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HR2060: HR2060 Haynes, Sierra; outstanding public service; commend

Last action March 31, 2026 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution commends Sierra Haynes, a Georgia Gwinnett College student, for her internship work at the Georgia State Capitol.

In plain language

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Sierra Haynes, a Decatur, Georgia sophomore at Georgia Gwinnett College studying political science with a pre-law focus, for her work as part of the inaugural cohort of the Georgia Gwinnett College Internship Program at the State Capitol. The resolution describes her internship duties, including tracking House and Senate bills, drafting speeches on legislation, and building constituent data resources for her representative's office. The House formally commends her for her public service and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

What the bill does

  • Formally recognizes and commends Sierra Haynes for her public service as a Georgia Gwinnett College Capitol intern.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Haynes.
  • Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor issued by the House.

Who it affects

The resolution names Sierra Haynes, a Georgia Gwinnett College student, and involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for her. It has no effect on the broader public.

Why it matters

The resolution has no practical or legal effect on Georgians generally; it serves only as an official, public expression of recognition for one student's internship work at the Georgia Capitol.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe Haynes's background as a Georgia Gwinnett College sophomore and her Capitol internship duties, including bill tracking and speech drafting.
  • The resolving clause formally commends her for public service and offers well wishes.
  • A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide her a copy of the resolution.

Status timeline

  1. 2026-03-31House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2026-03-31House First Readers (House)
  3. 2026-03-31House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)Primary sponsor

Topics

  • commendation resolution
  • Georgia Gwinnett College
  • legislative internship
  • ceremonial resolution

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