HR 915: Young, Celia; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Celia Young, a 12-year-old Georgia resident who founded HPIN (Helping People in Need) in 2021. The resolution describes how her experience with an ACCESS class inspired her to help others, and how she built a team of youth 'Ambassadors' who raised money through activities like lemonade stands and cookie sales. The resolution recounts that HPIN has distributed goods such as sleeping bags, canned food, and school supplies to local organizations, and has raised an estimated $25,000 to $30,000 since it started. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for Celia Young. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a formal statement of recognition.

• Formally recognizes and commends Celia Young for founding and leading HPIN, a community charity, since 2021.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Celia Young.
• Makes no changes to Georgia law, funding, or regulations; it is purely a ceremonial statement by the House of Representatives.

The resolution directly names Celia Young, a 12-year-old Georgia resident, and references her charity HPIN, its youth Ambassadors, and partner organizations like Saved by Grace, Communities in Schools, and Sparrow's Nest. It has no regulatory effect on the public.

This resolution carries no legal or regulatory weight; it does not change funding, rules, or anyone's rights or obligations. Its practical effect is a public, official acknowledgment from the Georgia House of Representatives of a young resident's charitable work.

• The whereas clauses describe Celia Young's founding of HPIN in 2021 and her fundraising activities, including a 2024 art auction that raised $4,700.
• The resolving clause formally commends her for leadership and service and extends best wishes for continued success.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy for distribution to Celia Young.

1. 2025-04-02House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
2. 2025-04-02House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
3. 2025-04-02House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

• Rick Townsend (R, HD-179)Patrocinador principal

• community service
• youth philanthropy
• House resolution honoring individual
• charity fundraising