HR1965: HR1965 Goalen, Sylvia; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Sylvia Goalen, who has served over 15 years as the Division Director of Traffic Safety and Roadway Operations. It highlights her leadership in traffic safety programs, her work expanding community outreach including Spanish-language radio appearances, and her coordination of multi-department transportation projects. The resolution also recognizes her volunteer work outside her job, including serving as Board Chair for a literacy nonprofit and on the board of the Gwinnett County Public Schools Community-Based Mentoring Program, where she helped launch reading and cultural programs like the Gusanito Book Festival. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to provide her a copy as a keepsake. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally recognizes and commends Sylvia Goalen for her public service as Division Director of Traffic Safety and Roadway Operations.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Sylvia Goalen.
• Extends the House's best wishes to Goalen for continued health and happiness.
• Creates no new laws, funding, or legal requirements; it is a symbolic honor only.

This resolution directly names and honors Sylvia Goalen, a Georgia Department of Transportation official, and references the Gwinnett County Public Schools Community-Based Mentoring Program and a literacy nonprofit she has supported.

The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally; it serves only as an official, public acknowledgment from the Georgia House of Representatives of one individual's career and volunteer contributions to traffic safety and literacy work in the state.

• The whereas clauses describe Goalen's over 15 years as Division Director of Traffic Safety and Roadway Operations, including expanding community outreach and coordinating transportation projects.
• The whereas clauses also describe her literacy advocacy, including serving as Board Chair for a literacy nonprofit and helping launch the Gusanito Book Festival.
• The resolved clause formally commends Goalen for her public service and offers well wishes.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Goalen.

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• Marvin Lim (D, HD-098)Primary sponsor
• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
• Matt Reeves (R, HD-099)
• Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)

• commendation resolution
• traffic safety
• Georgia Department of Transportation
• literacy advocacy