HR1249: HR1249 McQueen, Noah; work and leadership; commend

This is a commendatory resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Noah McQueen, a Morehouse College graduate and founder of the nonprofit Lifting Our Voices, Inc. The resolution describes his work fighting food insecurity and empowering youth through programs like the AUC Sandwich Run and voter registration drives, along with his professional and civic involvements. The resolution does not change any Georgia law or create any program, funding, or requirement. It simply states the House's recognition of McQueen's accomplishments and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

• Formally recognizes Noah McQueen's work and leadership on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• States the House's best wishes for McQueen's continued health, happiness, and success.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to McQueen.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, serving only as a ceremonial statement.

This resolution directly names and honors Noah McQueen and references his nonprofit Lifting Our Voices, Inc. It has no regulatory or financial effect on any other group of Georgians.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it has no direct effect on daily life in Georgia. Its main practical outcome is an official record of recognition and a commemorative copy given to Noah McQueen.

• The preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) describes McQueen's background, nonprofit work, honors, and professional experience.
• The resolving clause states that the House recognizes McQueen's work and leadership and extends good wishes.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to McQueen.

1. 2026-02-05House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-05House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-05House Hopper (House)

• Bryce Berry (D, HD-056)Primary sponsor
• Eric Bell (D, HD-075)
• Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)
• Park Cannon (D, HD-058)
• El-Mahdi Holly (D, HD-116)

• commendatory resolution
• community service
• Georgia nonprofit leaders
• House of Representatives honors