HR 2090: Stevenson, Rick and Sundai; 2026 Heart of Community Board of Governors Award recipients; commend

This House resolution is a formal statement of praise rather than a change to Georgia law. It recognizes Rick and Sundai Stevenson of Rome, Georgia, as recipients of the 2026 Heart of Community Board of Governors Award, citing their years of civic and charitable involvement. The resolution describes Rick's leadership in the 2017 Education SPLOST (a local sales tax for school funding) effort and his service on several boards, including AdventHealth Redmond and the Boys and Girls Club of Northwest Georgia. It also notes Sundai's history on the Rome City Commission, where she became the city's first Black female mayor, and her ongoing work with groups like the Floyd County Development Authority and the MLK Celebration Committee. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy to the couple.

• Formally recognizes and commends Rick and Sundai Stevenson as recipients of the 2026 Heart of Community Board of Governors Award.
• States the House's praise for their community service, including Rick's role in the 2017 Education SPLOST campaign and board memberships.
• States the House's praise for Sundai's tenure on the Rome City Commission and as the city's first Black female mayor.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to Rick and Sundai Stevenson.

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 City Commission. It has no broader legal effect on other Georgians.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic, giving official recognition from the state legislature to two Rome residents for their long record of community and civic involvement.

• The whereas clauses detail Rick Stevenson's leadership in the 2017 Education SPLOST effort and his current board memberships at AdventHealth Redmond, the Boys and Girls Club, and other organizations.
• The whereas clauses detail Sundai Stevenson's service on the Rome City Commission as the city's first Black female mayor and her current board roles, including the Floyd County Development Authority.
• The resolving clause formally commends both individuals as recipients of the 2026 Heart of Community Board of Governors Award.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to Rick and Sundai Stevenson.

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

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

• community recognition
• Rome Georgia
• legislative commendation
• civic service