HR1468: HR1468 Bayonne, Lynn; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Lynn Bayonne, a first-generation Haitian American with more than 25 years of experience in health administration and employee support services. The resolution highlights her work as an Employee Assistance Program case manager for the City of Atlanta, supporting public safety employees and their families, and notes that she made history as the first Haitian American elected to the Clarkston City Council. It also credits her more than 15 years of community service, including work as a school parent advocate, youth sports team mom, and mentor to teens. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to provide Bayonne with a copy as a keepsake.

• Formally recognizes and commends Lynn Bayonne for her public service career and community involvement.
• States findings about her professional background, including 25-plus years in health administration and employee support work.
• Notes her election to the Clarkston City Council as the first Haitian American to hold that seat.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Bayonne.

This resolution directly names and honors Lynn Bayonne. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, though it reflects recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives of her work with the City of Atlanta and the City of Clarkston.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not change Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its significance is symbolic, giving formal state recognition to Bayonne's decades of public service and community mentorship work.

• The whereas clauses lay out Bayonne's professional background in health administration and employee assistance services for the City of Atlanta.
• The whereas clauses also describe her election to the Clarkston City Council and over 15 years of community volunteer work.
• The resolved clause formally commends Bayonne for her public service to the State of Georgia.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Bayonne.

1. 2026-02-24House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-24House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-24House Hopper (House)

• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)Primary sponsor
• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
• Robert Dawson (D, HD-065)
• Akbar Ali (D, HD-106)
• Derrick Jackson (D, HD-068)
• Carl Gilliard (D, HD-162)

• commendation resolution
• Clarkston city council
• Haitian American history
• Georgia House of Representatives