HR 1335: Goldstone, Brian; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Brian Goldstone, a DeKalb County journalist and anthropologist, for his book 'There Is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America,' which follows five Atlanta families and examines gentrification, displacement, low-wage work, and weak tenant protections that contribute to housing insecurity. The resolution cites a 2026 Georgia State University report finding more than 4,600 people in DeKalb County living in extended-stay hotels, including over 1,600 children, and notes the book's national recognition. It formally commends Goldstone for his journalism and directs the Clerk of the House to send him a copy of the resolution.

• Formally commends Brian Goldstone for his journalism and his book on working homeless families in Atlanta.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Goldstone.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor.
• Cites a 2026 Georgia State University report on extended-stay hotel homelessness in DeKalb County as background.

The resolution directly names and honors Brian Goldstone. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, though it references DeKalb County families living in extended-stay hotels as the subject of Goldstone's reporting.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences; it is a symbolic gesture of recognition passed by the House. Its practical effect is limited to an official acknowledgment and a distributed copy of the text, though it publicizes housing insecurity data for DeKalb County.

• Whereas clauses describe Goldstone's background, his book, and its national recognition, including being named a finalist for the Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction.
• Whereas clauses cite a 2026 Georgia State University Center on Health and Homelessness report on extended-stay hotel residency in DeKalb County.
• The resolving clause commends Goldstone for his commitment to journalism in Georgia and wishes him continued health and success.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to Goldstone.

1. 2026-02-11House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
2. 2026-02-11House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
3. 2026-02-11House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

• Karen Lupton (D, HD-083)Patrocinador principal
• Mary Oliver (D, HD-084)
• Scott Holcomb (D, HD-101)
• Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-095)
• Long Tran (D, HD-080)
• Shea Roberts (D, HD-052)

• homelessness
• housing insecurity
• journalism
• DeKalb County
• legislative commendation