HR1216: HR1216 The Youth Civic Advisory Board; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing the Youth Civic Advisory Board, a College Park program founded by Dr. Jamelle McKenzie with educator Eleanor Willis. The resolution describes how the board builds skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and public speaking among student leaders, and how it gives young people a formal channel to advise Dr. McKenzie and local officials on community issues. The resolution notes that board members have presented to the City Council, taken part in community service and government-related field trips, and worked on an initiative addressing homelessness in College Park. It does not create any new law, program, or funding. It simply directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the board.

• Formally recognizes the Youth Civic Advisory Board for its work engaging young people in civic life in College Park.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the board.
• Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or programs since it is a commendation, not a law change.

The Youth Civic Advisory Board, its founder Dr. Jamelle McKenzie, Dean of Students Eleanor Willis, and the student members involved in the program in College Park are named and honored by this resolution.

The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally; it is a public acknowledgment of a local youth civic program. Its main practical effect is providing the board an official copy of the House's recognition for its community work.

• The whereas clauses describe YCAB's founding, its advisory role to Dr. Jamelle McKenzie, and its activities including City Council presentations and community service.
• The resolved clause has the House recognize YCAB for educating and empowering young leaders.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to YCAB.

1. 2026-02-03House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-03House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-03House Hopper (House)

• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)Primary sponsor
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
• Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-077)

• youth civic engagement
• College Park
• legislative commendation
• student leadership