HR2119: HR2119 Pilgrim, Vicki; outstanding service and contributions to the Georgia Golden Olympics and the National Senior Games Association; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes Vicki Pilgrim for her decades of work promoting health and active aging among older Georgians. It details her role since the 1980 founding of the Georgia Golden Games, her national leadership on the National Senior Games Association Board of Directors, and her 35 year career in public health with the Georgia Department of Public Health. The resolution lists her honors, including being named one of the '30 Champions of the Games' in 2017 and induction into the Georgia Recreation and Park Association Hall of Fame in 2012. It formally commends her contributions and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. Like other commendation resolutions, it does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally recognizes and commends Vicki Pilgrim for her service to the Georgia Golden Olympics and the National Senior Games Association.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Vicki Pilgrim.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement by the House of Representatives.

The resolution directly names and honors Vicki Pilgrim. It also references the Georgia Golden Olympics, the National Senior Games Association, the Georgia Department of Public Health, and the Georgia Recreation and Park Association as organizations tied to her career.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect but serves as an official public record of the Georgia House of Representatives honoring an individual's long career in public health and senior athletics programs that have served thousands of older Georgians.

• The whereas clauses recount Pilgrim's over four decades of service to the Georgia Golden Games since 1980 and her national board service with the National Senior Games Association.
• The resolution notes her selection as one of the '30 Champions of the Games' in 2017 and her 35 year public health career with the Georgia Department of Public Health.
• The resolving clause states the House commends Pilgrim and expresses appreciation for her service to the people of Georgia.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Pilgrim.

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

• Sylvia Baker (D, HD-064)Primary sponsor

• senior games
• public health
• commendation resolution
• Georgia Golden Olympics