Georgia CommonsHR1692: HR1692 Farnsworth, Emmaline; commend
Last action March 12, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Emmaline Farnsworth, a seventh grade student at Sutton Middle School in House District 60, for her academic, athletic, and community achievements.
In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Emmaline Farnsworth, a seventh grader at Sutton Middle School. The text describes her as bilingual through Atlanta Public Schools' dual language immersion program, a captain on her school's varsity debate team, a softball pitcher who maintains straight As, and the founder of an elementary school club that raised money and supplies for animals at Fulton County's Lifeline animal shelter. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House recognizes and commends Farnsworth for her accomplishments and wishes her continued success, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Emmaline Farnsworth for her academic, athletic, and community accomplishments.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Farnsworth.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic statement by the House.
Who it affects
The resolution names Emmaline Farnsworth, a student at Sutton Middle School in House District 60, and directs an administrative task to the Clerk of the House of Representatives. It has no effect on any other individuals, businesses, or agencies.
Why it matters
This resolution carries no legal or financial consequence for Georgians; it is a formal, symbolic gesture by the House of Representatives honoring one student's achievements in academics, debate, athletics, and community service.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause states that House members recognize and commend Emmaline Farnsworth for her accomplishments and wish her future success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Farnsworth.
- The whereas clauses recite her background, including her bilingual education, debate team leadership, softball participation, and an animal welfare club she founded.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Emmaline Farnswo rth for her24 accomplishments and extend best wishes for her continued success in her future endeavors.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Sheila Jones (D, HD-060)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- House District 60
- student achievement
- Atlanta Public Schools