Georgia Commons

House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR1877: HR1877 Johnson, Aaron; commend

Last action March 23, 2026 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution commends Aaron Johnson, a legal extern in the Office of the Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives, for his service during the 2026 legislative session.

In plain language

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives. It recognizes Aaron Johnson, who served as a legal extern in the Office of the Speaker of the Georgia House during the 2026 legislative session. The resolution describes his background: he is a student at the University of Georgia School of Law, a cadet in the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps, and founder of a pre-law fraternity and a group called Students for Latino Empowerment. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's recognition of his service and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

What the bill does

  • Formally recognizes and commends Aaron Johnson for his service as a legal extern in the Office of the Speaker during the 2026 legislative session.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Aaron Johnson.
  • Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement by the House of Representatives.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names and honors Aaron Johnson. It also references the Office of the Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives, where he served, and the Clerk of the House, who must distribute a copy of the resolution.

Why it matters

This resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally; it is a formal expression of appreciation from the Georgia House of Representatives for one individual's service, documented in the official record.

Key provisions

  • The preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) describes Aaron Johnson's role as a legal extern, his education at the University of Georgia School of Law, and his extracurricular activities.
  • The resolving clause formally commends Johnson for his service during the 2026 legislative session and wishes him continued health and happiness.
  • A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Johnson.

Status timeline

  1. 2026-03-23House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2026-03-23House First Readers (House)
  3. 2026-03-23House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Jon Burns (R, HD-159)Primary sponsor

Topics

  • legislative honors
  • Georgia House of Representatives
  • commendation resolution

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