Georgia CommonsHR1439: HR1439 Rodriguez, Ms. Ashley; commend
Last action February 20, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes Ashley Rodriguez of Columbus for founding a community cleanup and civic engagement initiative called Throw It In The Bag.
In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes and commends Ashley Rodriguez, founder of the Throw It In The Bag community initiative under Astrolee Vibes Event Coordination, for organizing quarterly neighborhood cleanups in Columbus, Georgia since 2022. The resolution describes her work engaging volunteers, supporting youth through community service credit letters and a college scholarship, and partnering with local schools and businesses. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Rodriguez as a formal honor.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Ashley Rodriguez for founding and leading the Throw It In The Bag community cleanup initiative in Columbus, Georgia.
- States the House's best wishes for her continued health, happiness, and success, a ceremonial expression with no legal effect.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to Rodriguez.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Ashley Rodriguez and describes volunteers, students, and residents of Columbus, Georgia who participate in or benefit from her community cleanup and youth scholarship efforts.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it does not create programs, spend money, or change any Georgia law. Its practical effect is a formal, public acknowledgment by the House of one person's community service work.
Key provisions
- The preamble (whereas clauses) details Rodriguez's founding of the initiative in 2022 and its quarterly cleanups across Columbus, Georgia.
- Notes the initiative averages 20 volunteers per cleanup and has issued community service credit letters and a $500 scholarship in 2025.
- The resolving clause formally commends Rodriguez and expresses well wishes on behalf of House members.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to produce a copy for distribution to Rodriguez.
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)
- Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
- Karlton Howard (D, HD-129)
- Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)
- Debbie Buckner (D, HD-137)
Topics
- community service
- Columbus Georgia
- civic recognition
- environmental cleanup