HR2088: HR2088 Arp, Jeb; 2026 Heart of Community Award of Honor recipient; commend

This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Jeb Arp, a longtime educator, volunteer, and civic leader in the Rome and Floyd County community. The resolution lists his service on several local boards, including the Rome Area Heritage Foundation, the Rome International Film Festival, and the William S. Davies Shelters Advisory Board, along with his community fundraising and youth mentoring work. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply recognizes Arp for receiving the 2026 Heart of Community Award of Honor and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for him. It is a symbolic honor with no funding, penalties, or regulatory effect.

• Formally recognizes and commends Jeb Arp as the 2026 recipient of the Heart of Community Award of Honor.
• Lists Arp's community service, including board memberships and volunteer work in Rome and Floyd County.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Arp.
• Extends the House's best wishes to Arp but creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties.

The resolution directly names and honors Jeb Arp, a Rome and Floyd County community member. It has no effect on other residents, businesses, or government agencies, since it carries no regulatory or funding provisions.

This resolution has no practical effect on Georgia law, residents, or government operations. It serves only as a formal, symbolic honor recognizing one individual's community service, similar to a certificate of recognition.

• The resolution's preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) recounts Arp's community service, board memberships, and honors received.
• The resolving clause commends Arp as the 2026 Heart of Community Award of Honor recipient and extends best wishes.
• A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide Arp with a copy of the resolution.

1. 2026-04-02House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-04-02House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-04-02House Hopper (House)

• Katie Dempsey (R, HD-013)Primary sponsor
• Eddie Lumsden (R, HD-012)
• Matt Barton (R, HD-005)

• community recognition
• Rome Georgia
• legislative honors
• civic leadership