HR1434: HR1434 Boys & Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to any law. It recognizes an annual service trip to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico that brought together more than 170 volunteers from across the United States, including members of several Latino fraternities and sororities, one of which has a chapter at Kennesaw State University. The resolution describes the volunteers' work, which included academic mentoring, recreational programming, and facility improvement projects, and notes that the trip raised over $23,000 to support youth programming and services in Puerto Rico. The House resolves to commend the organization, its staff, volunteers, and partner groups, and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico.

• Formally recognizes and commends the Boys & Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico along with its volunteers, staff, and partner organizations.
• States that an annual service trip mobilized more than 170 volunteers and raised over $23,000 for youth programming and facilities in Puerto Rico.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico.
• Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties, since it is a commendation rather than a law.

The resolution directly names the Boys & Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico, its staff, and the children and families it serves. It also names specific volunteer groups, including Latino fraternity and sorority chapters such as one at Kennesaw State University.

Because this is a commendation rather than binding legislation, it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is symbolic: it gives official recognition from the Georgia House to a charitable service effort connecting Georgia based volunteers to Puerto Rico.

• The whereas clauses describe the service trip, noting over 170 volunteers and more than $23,000 raised for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico.
• The whereas clauses list participating groups, including chapters of Lambda Sigma Upsilon, Omega Phi Beta, and La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda.
• The resolving clause states that the House recognizes and commends the organization, its volunteers, staff, and partner organizations.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico.

1. 2026-02-20House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-20House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-20House Hopper (House)

• Mary Ann Santos (D, HD-117)Primary sponsor
• Reynaldo Martinez (R, HD-111)

• Boys & Girls Clubs
• Puerto Rico
• volunteerism
• commendation resolution
• youth services