HR1990: HR1990 Vargas, Roberto; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives. It recognizes Roberto Vargas as the founder of La Liga Lawrenceville, a youth and adult recreational soccer league based in Lawrenceville, Georgia, in Gwinnett County. The resolution notes the league was founded in February 1998 and now has more than 160 teams for adults and children, making it the most recognized and active soccer league for Spanish speakers in Gwinnett County. The House resolves to commend Vargas and wish him continued health and success, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally recognizes and commends Roberto Vargas for founding and leading La Liga Lawrenceville, a Gwinnett County soccer league.
• States factual background about the league, including its 1998 founding and current size of over 160 teams.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Roberto Vargas.
• Extends the House's best wishes to Vargas for his continued health, happiness, and success.

This resolution directly names and honors Roberto Vargas and, by extension, the players, families, and community members involved with La Liga Lawrenceville in Lawrenceville, Georgia and Gwinnett County.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its practical impact is symbolic: it gives Roberto Vargas and La Liga Lawrenceville formal recognition from the state legislature for their role in local youth and adult sports.

• The whereas clauses describe Roberto Vargas as founder of La Liga Lawrenceville, established in February 1998, now with over 160 teams.
• The clauses state the league is the most recognized and active soccer league for Spanish speakers in Gwinnett County.
• The resolving clause formally commends Vargas and wishes him continued health, happiness, and success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Vargas.

1. 2026-03-27House Read and Adopted (House)
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• Akbar Ali (D, HD-106)Primary sponsor
• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
• Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)
• Ruwa Romman (D, HD-097)
• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)

• youth sports
• soccer
• Gwinnett County
• community recognition