HR1451: HR1451 Georgia Commission on Women Champions for Change Day at the state capitol; 02/24/26; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives designates February 24, 2026 as Georgia Commission on Women Champions for Change Day at the state capitol. It notes that the Georgia Commission on Women was created in 1992 to advocate for the health, education, legal, and social welfare of women in Georgia, and that it consists of 15 commissioners representing the state's diverse geography and perspectives. The resolution honors six individuals named as Champions of Change: Representative Lydia Glaize, Chief Jay Parrish, Dr. Delphia Young, Ela Lena, Kim Jones, and Representative Alan Powell, for their contributions in health care, education, anti-human trafficking work, and leadership. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press. The resolution does not change any Georgia law.

• Designates February 24, 2026 as Georgia Commission on Women Champions for Change Day at the state capitol.
• Formally honors six named individuals for contributions in health care, education, anti-human trafficking work, and leadership.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial recognition by the House of Representatives.

The resolution directly names and honors six individuals: Representative Lydia Glaize, Chief Jay Parrish, Dr. Delphia Young, Ela Lena, Kim Jones, and Representative Alan Powell. It also references the Georgia Commission on Women and its 15 commissioners.

The resolution has no legal effect beyond ceremony; it does not change any statute, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is a formal, public acknowledgment by the Georgia House of Representatives of the named honorees' community contributions.

• The preamble explains the Georgia Commission on Women was created in 1992 to advocate for women's health, education, legal, and social welfare in Georgia.
• The preamble notes the commission has 15 appointed commissioners representing Georgia's diverse geography and perspectives.
• The resolving clause designates February 24, 2026 as Georgia Commission on Women Champions for Change Day and names the six honorees and their areas of contribution.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

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

• Angie O'Steen (R, HD-169)Primary sponsor

• Georgia Commission on Women
• ceremonial resolution
• women's advocacy
• state capitol recognition