HR1838: HR1838 Fernandes, Liz; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Liz Fernandes, the head coach of the Emory University Eagles golf team. It describes her background, including her degree from Northern Kentucky University and her work as a golf fitness specialist and teaching professional at several colleges and courses around the country. The resolution highlights her coaching record at Emory, including a second place finish at the NCAA Championships in her first season and an NCAA Championship title in her second season, when player Carys Code became the second Eagle ever to win an individual NCAA title. The House resolves to commend Fernandes and directs the Clerk of the House to send her a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Liz Fernandes, head coach of the Emory University Eagles golf team, for her career and coaching record.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Fernandes.
• Extends the House's best wishes to Fernandes for her continued health, happiness, and success.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, as it is a ceremonial honorary resolution.

The resolution directly names and honors Liz Fernandes, and references Emory University's golf program and athletes she has coached, including Sharon Mun, Carys Code, Ellen Dong, and Zimo Li.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians; its practical impact is limited to a formal, public recognition of Fernandes' coaching achievements and a printed copy of the honor delivered to her by the Clerk of the House.

• The whereas clauses describe Fernandes' education, career history at various golf clubs and universities, and her current role as Emory's head golf coach.
• The resolution notes Emory's second place finish at the NCAA Championships in Fernandes' first season and an NCAA title in her second season.
• The resolving clause formally commends Fernandes and wishes her continued health, happiness, and success.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Fernandes.

1. 2026-03-20House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-20House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-20House Hopper (House)

• Omari Crawford (D, HD-089)Primary sponsor
• Mary Oliver (D, HD-084)
• Stan Gunter (R, HD-008)
• Brad Thomas (R, HD-021)
• Charles Cannon (R, HD-172)

• commendation resolution
• Emory University
• college golf
• Georgia House of Representatives