HR2105: HR2105 Wilson, Ghee; 2026 Heart of Community Award of Honor recipient; commend
Last action April 2, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes Ghee Wilson, a Special Agent with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, as the 2026 Heart of Community Award of Honor recipient for his volunteer and civic service in Floyd County.
In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it recognizes Ghee Wilson, a Special Agent with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, for his years of community service in Floyd County, including work with the Northwest Georgia Sexual Assault Center, the Coosa Valley Fraternal Order of Police, the Salvation Army, and other local organizations. The resolution lists his volunteer activities, such as coordinating Shop with a Cop for a decade, serving as a Community Judge for a local technology competition, and participating in charity events. It also notes awards he has received, including the 2021 GBI Deputy Director's Award for Investigative Excellence. The House resolves to commend him as the award recipient and directs the Clerk of the House to provide him a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Ghee Wilson as the recipient of the 2026 Heart of Community Award of Honor.
- Recites his service history, including roles on the Floyd County Planning Commission and various nonprofit boards.
- Lists prior awards he has received, including the 2021 GBI Deputy Director's Award for Investigative Excellence.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Wilson.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Ghee Wilson, a Georgia Bureau of Investigation Special Agent. It also references several Floyd County organizations he has served, such as the Northwest Georgia Sexual Assault Center, the Salvation Army, and the Coosa Valley Fraternal Order of Police.
Why it matters
This is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change, so it does not alter any Georgia law, funding, or regulation. Its practical effect is limited to a formal House record and a distributed copy recognizing Wilson's community service in Floyd County.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses detail Wilson's career as a GBI Special Agent and his volunteer roles with multiple Floyd County organizations.
- The resolved clause formally commends Wilson as the 2026 Heart of Community Award of Honor recipient.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Wilson.
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Katie Dempsey (R, HD-013)
- Eddie Lumsden (R, HD-012)
- Matt Barton (R, HD-005)
Topics
- community award
- Georgia Bureau of Investigation
- Floyd County
- legislative honor