HR1322: HR1322 Snellville Youth Council; commend

This resolution recognizes the Snellville Youth Council (SYC), a program founded in 2016 by former Snellville Councilwoman Cristy Lenski to give high school students a structured way to engage with local government. The resolution describes how the council links youth voices with city leadership, teaches students about municipal government and public policy, and builds skills like public speaking and project planning. It highlights the council's creation of Unity Day, a student-led Juneteenth celebration, and names current leaders, advisory board members, and the 2025-2026 council roster. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it simply states that the House of Representatives recognizes the council and wishes it continued success, and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to the council.

• Formally recognizes the Snellville Youth Council on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Extends best wishes for the council's continued growth and success.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the council.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a commendation only.

The resolution directly names and honors the Snellville Youth Council, its Youth Director, Student Mayor and Vice Mayor, its advisory board members, and its 2025-2026 student members, as well as the City of Snellville's civic community.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a formal statement of recognition. Its main real-world consequence is a ceremonial copy of the resolution given to the Snellville Youth Council acknowledging its civic education work.

• The whereas clauses describe SYC's founding in 2016, its mission connecting youth with city leadership, and skills it teaches students.
• The whereas clauses note SYC's role in founding Unity Day, a student-led Juneteenth celebration in Snellville.
• The whereas clauses list current SYC leadership, advisory board members, and the full 2025-2026 student roster.
• The first resolving clause has the House of Representatives recognize the Snellville Youth Council and wish it continued success.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to the council.

1. 2026-02-10House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-10House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-10House Hopper (House)

• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)Primary sponsor
• Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-095)
• Akbar Ali (D, HD-106)
• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
• Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)
• Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)

• youth civic engagement
• local government
• Snellville
• commendation resolution