HR 1771: Goodman, Patricia; receipt of a Lifetime Achievement Award; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Patricia Goodman, a longtime Randolph County resident, for receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award. The resolution recounts her 34 years working for the Randolph County School System after moving to Cuthbert, Georgia in 1973, her later work with the Randolph County Chamber of Commerce until 2018, and her involvement with numerous community boards and organizations. The House formally commends her public service and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Patricia Goodman for her public service to the State of Georgia.
• Congratulates her on receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.
• Extends the House's best wishes for her continued health and happiness.

This resolution primarily affects Patricia Goodman, who is honored by name, and reflects on institutions she served including the Randolph County School System, the Randolph County Chamber of Commerce, and various Cuthbert-area civic and charitable organizations.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic: it places an official record of appreciation for one Georgian's decades of community service into the House journal.

• The resolution's whereas clauses detail Goodman's 34 years with the Randolph County School System (1973-2007) and her subsequent work with the Randolph County Chamber of Commerce until 2018.
• It lists her service on boards including the Andrew College board, Southwest Ga STEM Charter board, Rotary Club, and several other community organizations.
• The resolving clause commends her public service and congratulates her on the Lifetime Achievement Award.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available to Goodman.

1. 2026-03-18House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
2. 2026-03-18House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
3. 2026-03-18House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

• Gerald Greene (R, HD-154)Patrocinador principal
• Karen Mathiak (R, HD-082)
• Rick Townsend (R, HD-179)
• Jan Jones (R, HD-047)
• Bill Yearta (R, HD-152)

• legislative honors
• Randolph County
• community service recognition