HR2018: HR2018 Lambry, Christopher, Jr.; commend

This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, a type of measure lawmakers use to honor individuals rather than to change state law. It recognizes Christopher Lambry, Jr., an Atlanta resident and Political Science student at Morehouse College, for his leadership roles including Student Government Association President-Elect, NAACP chapter Vice President, and Vice President of Morehouse Democrats. The resolution highlights his academic honors, including being named an Oprah Winfrey Scholar and a W.E.B. Du Bois Research Scholar at Harvard University, as well as his civic work leading a voter mobilization effort called 'March to the Polls' and serving as an international election observer in South Africa. The House resolves to commend him and directs the Clerk of the House to provide him a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Christopher Lambry, Jr. by vote of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Congratulates him on his election as the 95th Student Government Association President of Morehouse College.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to him.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.

The resolution directly names and honors Christopher Lambry, Jr., a Morehouse College student. It does not impose obligations on any other group, agency, or member of the public beyond directing the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians; it serves as a public, official acknowledgment from the state legislature of one individual's achievements in academics and civic engagement, documented in the House's official record.

• The whereas clauses describe Lambry's academic record at Morehouse College and his roles in student government, the NAACP chapter, and Morehouse Democrats.
• The whereas clauses also cite his recognition as an Oprah Winfrey Scholar and W.E.B. Du Bois Research Scholar at Harvard University and his role observing elections in South Africa.
• The resolving clause formally commends Lambry and congratulates him on becoming the 95th Student Government Association President of Morehouse College.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Lambry.

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

• Bryce Berry (D, HD-056)Primary sponsor
• Eric Bell (D, HD-075)
• El-Mahdi Holly (D, HD-116)

• commendation resolution
• Morehouse College
• civic engagement
• voter mobilization