HR2090: HR2090 Stevenson, Rick and Sundai; 2026 Heart of Community Board of Governors Award recipients; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Rick and Sundai Stevenson of Rome, Georgia. The resolution describes their community involvement, including Rick's role in the 2017 Education SPLOST effort and service on several nonprofit and civic boards, and Sundai's history as a Rome City Commission member and the city's first Black female mayor, along with her work on local boards and committees. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends the couple as recipients of the 2026 Heart of Community Board of Governors Award and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to them.

• Formally recognizes and commends Rick and Sundai Stevenson as recipients of the 2026 Heart of Community Board of Governors Award.
• Recites their history of civic and nonprofit board service in Rome and Floyd County as the basis for the recognition.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the Stevensons.
• Extends the House's best wishes for their continued success, without creating any new law, funding, or program.

The resolution directly names Rick and Sundai Stevenson of Rome, Georgia, and references organizations they serve, including AdventHealth Redmond, the Boys and Girls Club of Northwest Georgia, the Floyd County Development Authority, and the Rome Symphony. It has no effect on the broader public.

This resolution has no legal or financial effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical significance is limited to public recognition of two individuals' community contributions and a commemorative copy provided to them by the House Clerk.

• The whereas clauses detail Rick Stevenson's role in the 2017 Education SPLOST campaign and his current service on several nonprofit and hospital boards.
• The whereas clauses detail Sundai Stevenson's tenure on the Rome City Commission, her status as the city's first Black female mayor, and her current board service.
• The resolving clause formally commends the couple as the 2026 Heart of Community Board of Governors Award recipients.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Rick and Sundai Stevenson.

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)

• ceremonial resolution
• Rome Georgia
• community service award
• ceremonial recognition