HR1405: HR1405 Fellowship of Christian Officials; commend

This House resolution is a ceremonial statement rather than a change to Georgia law. It recognizes the Fellowship of Christian Officials (FCO), described as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports sports referees and umpires and encourages them to integrate Christian faith and values into their officiating work. The resolution states that the House of Representatives commends the organization and wishes it continued growth and success. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the FCO. The resolution does not create any new requirement, funding, or legal change; it simply expresses the House's recognition of the group.

• Formally recognizes and commends the Fellowship of Christian Officials as an organization supporting sports referees and umpires.
• Expresses the House of Representatives' best wishes for the organization's continued growth and success.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the group.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or allocate any state funding.

The resolution directly names and honors the Fellowship of Christian Officials, a nonprofit supporting sports referees and umpires. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare the commemorative copy for distribution.

This is a symbolic honor with no binding legal effect on Georgians generally. It provides public recognition and a certificate-like document for the Fellowship of Christian Officials but does not change any law, spend state money, or impose any new rule on individuals or businesses.

• The whereas clauses describe the FCO as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting sports officials and promoting Christian values in officiating.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives recognize and commend the FCO and wish it continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the organization.

1. 2026-02-18House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-18House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-18House Hopper (House)

• Darlene Taylor (R, HD-173)Primary sponsor
• Charles Cannon (R, HD-172)
• Chris Erwin (R, HD-032)
• Brent Cox (R, HD-028)
• Joe Campbell (R, HD-171)

• ceremonial resolution
• sports officiating
• nonprofit recognition
• Georgia House of Representatives