Georgia Commons

House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR2128: HR2128 Mayo, Leah; 2026 Heart of Community Young Heart Award recipient; commend

Last action April 2, 2026 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution commends Leah Mayo, an Assistant District Attorney in Floyd County, as the 2026 Heart of Community Young Heart Award recipient for her public service and community work.

In plain language

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes Leah Mayo, an Assistant District Attorney in the Floyd County District Attorney's Office, for receiving the 2026 Heart of Community Young Heart Award. The resolution lists her education at Darlington School, Presbyterian College, and Mercer University School of Law, along with her volunteer leadership roles such as Mock Trial Coach at Pepperell High School and member of several Rome and Floyd County civic and professional groups. The House resolves to recognize her dedication to the community and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

What the bill does

  • Formally recognizes Leah Mayo as the 2026 Heart of Community Young Heart Award recipient.
  • Commends her for community dedication, listing her education, career, and volunteer leadership roles.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Leah Mayo.
  • Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor only.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names Leah Mayo, an Assistant District Attorney in Floyd County, and references organizations she is affiliated with, including the Floyd County District Attorney's Office, Presbyterian College, Mercer University School of Law, and several Rome-area civic groups.

Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect for Georgians generally; it is a formal, public expression of recognition by the House of Representatives honoring one individual's public service and community involvement in Rome and Floyd County.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses detail Leah Mayo's education, career as an Assistant District Attorney, and volunteer leadership roles.
  • The resolving clause has the House recognize and commend her as the 2026 Heart of Community Young Heart Award recipient.
  • A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy for distribution to Leah Mayo.

Status timeline

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

Sponsors

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

Topics

  • legislative commendation
  • Floyd County
  • Rome Georgia
  • community award

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