HR1772: HR1772 Drake, Laura; retirement from the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Laura Drake as she retires from her role leading the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry, a volunteer-driven charity that provides food assistance and other help to families in Gwinnett County. The resolution describes her background, including earlier volunteer work with the Lawrenceville Cooperative Ministry, and details the history and growth of the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry since its founding in 1991. The House formally commends her service and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Laura Drake for her 18 years of service to the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Laura Drake.
• Extends the House's best wishes to Drake for continued health and happiness in retirement.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it has no regulatory or funding effect.

The resolution directly names Laura Drake and the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry. It has no legal effect on the public, businesses, or government agencies; it is a personal honor extended by the Georgia House of Representatives.

The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It creates an official public record of appreciation for Laura Drake's community service but does not change any law, funding, or program affecting Georgians generally.

• The resolution's whereas clauses recount Drake's 18 years leading the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry and her earlier volunteer work with the Lawrenceville Cooperative Ministry.
• It describes the ministry's founding in 1991 by Don Ashworth and its growth to include more than 25 churches and other community partners.
• The resolving clause commends Drake for her service and wishes her health and happiness in retirement.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Drake.

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

• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)Primary sponsor
• Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)
• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
• Akbar Ali (D, HD-106)
• Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-095)

• legislative commendation
• Gwinnett County
• charitable organizations
• community service