HR1389: HR1389 Day of Service; March 18, 2026; recognize

26 LC 129 1139 House Resolution 1389 By: Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Erwin of the 32nd, Dubnik of the 29th, Wade of the 9th, Washburn of the 144th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing the statewide Day of Service on March 18, 2026; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, as Georgia's 2026 Teacher of the Year, Rachel Kinsaul is encouraging schools2 and districts across the state to engage students in meaningful service learning through a Day3 of Service initiative focused on community connection, real-wor ld learning, and civic4 responsibility; and5 WHEREAS, all schools are encouraged to participate in the state wide Day of Service on6 March 18, 2026 and7 WHEREAS, schools are empowered to adapt the Day of Service to m eet local needs in8 collaboration with community partners and nonprofit organizations, allowing service projects9 to be embedded in the existing curriculum and translating class room skills into real-world10 applications; and11 WHEREAS, examples of service activities include clearing trails at state or town parks,12 volunteering at food banks, walking dogs at animal shelters, pl aying games with nursing13 home residents, working in community gardens, writing letters to service members, packing14 hygiene kits, or organizing donation drives; and15 H. R. 1389 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1139 WHEREAS, by centering service on authentic community needs and student learning,16 districts can strengthen school-community relationships while h elping students develop17 leadership, collaboration, and civic responsibility.18 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that19 the members of this body commend Teacher of the Year 2026, Rach el Kinsaul, and20 recognize the statewide Day of Service on March 18, 2026. 21 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized22 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the23 public and the press.24 H. R. 1389 - 2 -