HR1766: HR1766 Mystic Chapter No. 739, Order of the Eastern Star; 35 years of dedicated service to the Atlanta community; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Mystic Chapter No. 739, Order of the Eastern Star, a fraternal and charitable organization based in Atlanta, for 35 years of community service. The resolution describes the chapter's volunteer work under Worthy Matron Sister Roslyn Ridgeway, including support for children with autism, homeless youth, military veterans and their families, and survivors of domestic violence. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the chapter as a formal token of recognition.

• Formally recognizes Mystic Chapter No. 739, Order of the Eastern Star, for 35 years of service to the Atlanta community.
• States the House's appreciation for the chapter's volunteer work supporting children with autism, homeless youth, veterans, and domestic violence survivors.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the chapter.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulation, functioning solely as a ceremonial statement by the House.

The resolution directly names Mystic Chapter No. 739, Order of the Eastern Star, and its Worthy Matron Sister Roslyn Ridgeway. It also touches groups the chapter serves, including children with autism, homeless youth, military veterans and their families, and survivors of domestic violence.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not create funding, rules, or requirements. Its practical impact is limited to public recognition, giving the chapter an official House document acknowledging its volunteer work in Atlanta.

• The whereas clauses describe the chapter's founding, its 35 years of service, and specific community programs it has supported.
• The first resolving clause has the House of Representatives formally recognize the chapter for its 35 years of service.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the chapter.

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

• Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)Primary sponsor
• Phil Olaleye (D, HD-059)
• Solomon Adesanya (D, HD-043)
• Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)

• community recognition
• Atlanta
• Order of the Eastern Star
• charitable organizations
• House resolution