Georgia HR2089: Veal, Gail; 2026 Heart of Community Award of Honor recipient; commend

What the bill says

A resolution Recognizing and commending the 2026 Heart of Community Award of Honor recipient Gail Veal; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the 2026 Heart of Community Award of Honor recipient Gail Veal; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, a native of Rome, Gail Veal attended Model High School, earned a bachelor's degree from Shorter College, and worked as a special education teacher within the Floyd County School System before joining Rome City Schools; and WHEREAS, Gail collaborated with Communities in Schools and served as both the Pre-K Coordinator and a dedicated Site Coordinator until her retirement in 2002; and WHEREAS, Gail has served as a member of the Senior Promotion Council Board, A Voice For Votes, and the United Way of Rome & Floyd County; and WHEREAS, Gail has participated as a One Community United decorator, MLK Jr. Annual Community Breakfast member and decorator, African American Connection for the Arts assistant to the director, and on the Rome/Floyd NAACP Veterans and Education Committee; and H. R. 2089 LC 112 4224 WHEREAS, Gail has actively supported Anna K. Davie Elementary School as a mentor, the Miss Rome/Northwest Georgia Board of Directors, the Coosa Valley Fair Queen Competition as candidate assistance, and Toys for Tots as an assembler and donor; and WHEREAS, Gail has been the distinguished recipient of the Rome City Schools Support Employee of the Year Award in 2004 and 2023, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Most …

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Sponsors

• Katie Dempsey (R, 13) · primary sponsor
• Eddie Lumsden (R, 12)
• Matt Barton (R, 5)

Latest actions

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

Common questions

What is HR2089?

HR2089 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Veal, Gail; 2026 Heart of Community Award of Honor recipient; commend.

What does HR2089 do?

In its own words: A resolution Recognizing and commending the 2026 Heart of Community Award of Honor recipient Gail Veal; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HR2089?

Passed both chambers as of April 2, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (April 2, 2026).

Who sponsored HR2089?

Katie Dempsey (R, 13), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR2089?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74702