HR1569: HR1569 Georgia State Retirees Association; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing the Georgia State Retirees Association (GSRA), a nonprofit founded in 2006 that advocates for more than 50,000 active and retired state employees and educators in Georgia. The resolution describes GSRA's work promoting education about retirement and health care benefits and its role in encouraging the state to honor its commitments to workers on pensions and insurance. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House honors Georgia's retirees and GSRA, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the association.

• Formally states that the House of Representatives honors Georgia's retirees and the Georgia State Retirees Association.
• Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the Georgia State Retirees Association.
• Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties; it is a commendation, not a change to state law.

The Georgia State Retirees Association and the more than 50,000 active and retired state employees and educators it represents, including retirees of state government, local school systems, and the University System's Board of Regents.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not change pension rules, health benefits, or funding. Its practical impact is symbolic, giving GSRA formal recognition from the state legislature for its advocacy on retirement and insurance issues.

• The resolution recites GSRA's history and mission, noting it was established in 2006 and advocates for over 50,000 active and retired state employees and educators.
• It states the House's resolution to honor Georgia's retirees and GSRA.
• It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available for distribution to GSRA.

1. 2026-03-03House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-03House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-03House Hopper (House)

• Lehman Franklin (R, HD-160)Primary sponsor
• John Carson (R, HD-046)
• David Jenkins (R, HD-136)
• Steve Tarvin (R, HD-002)
• Stacey Evans (D, HD-057)
• Debbie Buckner (D, HD-137)

• state retirees
• pension benefits
• public employee health insurance
• legislative commendation