Georgia HR1431: Lehman, Larry M.; lifetime of service and leadership in public health; commend

What the bill says

A resolution Recognizing and commending Larry M. Lehman for his lifetime of service and leadership in public health; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Larry M. Lehman for his lifetime of service and leadership in public health; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Larry M. Lehman has dedicated more than 41 years of visionary leadership to public health, including 34 distinguished years as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Positive Impact Health Centers (PIHC); and WHEREAS, under his transformative guidance, PIHC has evolved into a premier healthcare institution, serving as the only CARF-accredited program in the State of Georgia, providing a comprehensive continuum of HIV prevention, clinical care, behavioral health, substance use treatment services, pharmacy, nutrition, and dental care; and WHEREAS, he has overseen a period of historic growth, leading and growing an organization with a budget of $3 million in 2015 to one that now comprises more than staff members with an annual budget exceeding $177 million, dedicated to the service of over 15,000 individuals impacted by HIV/AIDS across the metro-Atlanta region; and H. R. 1431 LC 129 1169 WHEREAS, Larry M. Lehman has distinguished himself as the epitome of a servant leader, defined by his humility, his unwavering focus on the well-being of the community, and his innate ability to lead with both his head and his heart; and WHEREAS, he is widely regarded as an exceptional mentor and advocate who has consistently invested in the professional …

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Sponsors

• Samuel Park (D, 107) · primary sponsor
• Sharon Cooper (R, 45)
• Karla Drenner (D, 85)
• Marvin Lim (D, 98)
• Imani Barnes (D, 86)
• Cannon, Park (D, 58)

Latest actions

1. February 20, 2026: House Read and Adopted
2. February 20, 2026: House First Readers
3. February 20, 2026: House Hopper

Common questions

What is HR1431?

HR1431 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Lehman, Larry M.; lifetime of service and leadership in public health; commend.

What does HR1431 do?

In its own words: A resolution Recognizing and commending Larry M. Lehman for his lifetime of service and leadership in public health; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HR1431?

Passed both chambers as of February 20, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (February 20, 2026).

Who sponsored HR1431?

Samuel Park (D, 107), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR1431?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73495