HR1771: HR1771 Goodman, Patricia; receipt of a Lifetime Achievement Award; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Patricia Goodman, a longtime resident of Cuthbert, Georgia. It recounts her 34 years working for the Randolph County School System after moving to Cuthbert in 1973, her subsequent work with the Randolph County Chamber of Commerce until 2018, and her extensive volunteer service on numerous community boards and organizations. The resolution formally recognizes and commends Goodman for her public service, congratulates her on receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award, and wishes her continued health and happiness. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to her. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a symbolic honor.

• Formally recognizes and commends Patricia Goodman for her public service to Randolph County and the State of Georgia.
• Congratulates Goodman on receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award.
• Extends best wishes for her continued health and happiness on behalf of House members.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Goodman.

The resolution directly names and honors Patricia Goodman. It also references the Randolph County School System, the Randolph County Chamber of Commerce, and several community organizations she has supported, though it creates no legal obligations for any of them.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not change Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its significance is symbolic, giving Goodman formal, public recognition from the state legislature for her decades of community service.

• The whereas clauses describe Goodman's 34 years working for the Randolph County School System starting in 1973 and her later service with the Randolph County Chamber of Commerce until 2018.
• The resolved clause formally commends Goodman for her public service and congratulates her on the Lifetime Achievement Award.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Goodman.

1. 2026-03-18House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-18House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-18House Hopper (House)

• Gerald Greene (R, HD-154)Primary sponsor
• Karen Mathiak (R, HD-082)
• Rick Townsend (R, HD-179)
• Jan Jones (R, HD-047)
• Bill Yearta (R, HD-152)

• ceremonial resolution
• Randolph County
• community service award
• Georgia House of Representatives