HR1941: HR1941 Reid, Chef Hank; commend
Last action March 25, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Chef Hank Reid of Gwinnett County for founding Lettum Eat Inc., a nonprofit that has served hundreds of thousands of meals to people facing food insecurity.
In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Chef Hank Reid, founder of Lettum Eat Inc., a nonprofit ministry based in Gwinnett County that provides hot meals to people and families in need. The resolution recounts that since 2019 the organization has served more than 390,000 meals, purchased a 7.27 acre farm in June 2025 for agricultural education, and is developing community kitchens in underserved parts of metro Atlanta where high school culinary students can volunteer and learn about food insecurity. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends Reid for his work and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Chef Hank Reid for his work addressing food insecurity in Gwinnett County and metro Atlanta.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Chef Hank Reid.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House of Representatives.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Chef Hank Reid and his nonprofit, Lettum Eat Inc. It has no legal effect on other individuals, businesses, or government agencies in Georgia.
Why it matters
Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it does not change anyone's rights, duties, or funding. Its significance is symbolic: a public, official acknowledgment by the Georgia House of Representatives of Reid's charitable work fighting food insecurity.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Chef Hank Reid's founding of Lettum Eat Inc. in Gwinnett County and its work since 2019 serving over 390,000 meals.
- The whereas clauses note the June 2025 purchase of a 7.27 acre farm for sustainable food production and agricultural education.
- The resolved clause formally commends Reid for his contributions and wishes him continued success.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide Reid with a copy of the resolution.
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
- Akbar Ali (D, HD-106)
- Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-095)
- Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)
- Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)
Topics
- food insecurity
- Gwinnett County
- nonprofit organizations
- legislative commendation