HR2059: HR2059 Reyes-Garcia, Zoreida; outstanding service as a legislative intern; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives. It recognizes Zoreida Reyes-Garcia, a sophomore at Georgia Gwinnett College studying criminal justice, for her work as a legislative intern in the office of Representative Arlene Beckles during the 2026 regular session. The resolution describes her contributions, including legislative research, drafting bill analyses, preparing speeches and constituent communications, and helping with committee meetings. It specifically notes her work supporting House Bill 1142, which dealt with creating a domestic violence registry in Georgia. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy for her as a keepsake. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally commends Zoreida Reyes-Garcia by name for her service as a legislative intern during the 2026 regular session.
• Documents her specific contributions, including research, bill analysis drafting, speech preparation, and committee support.
• Highlights her work assisting with House Bill 1142, related to a proposed domestic violence registry in Georgia.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.

The resolution directly names and honors Zoreida Reyes-Garcia, a Georgia Gwinnett College student and legislative intern, and references Representative Arlene Beckles, whose office she interned for. It has no broader legal effect on other Georgians.

This is a ceremonial recognition rather than a policy change. It has no direct effect on Georgia law, funding, or daily life for the public, though it formally records the House's appreciation for a constituent's public service and creates an official keepsake record for her.

• The resolved clause commends Zoreida Reyes-Garcia for her service as a legislative intern during the 2026 regular session and wishes her future success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.
• The whereas clauses describe her background, internship duties, and her work supporting House Bill 1142 on a domestic violence registry.

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

• Leesa Hagan (R, HD-156)Primary sponsor
• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)

• legislative interns
• Georgia Gwinnett College
• House of Representatives commendation
• civic engagement