Georgia House Bill HR2119

Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 4/2/26
• Enrolled: 4/2/26
• Passed: 4/2/26

Caption

Pilgrim, Vicki; outstanding service and contributions to the Georgia Golden Olympics and the National Senior Games Association; commend

Summary

House Resolution 2119 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and commending Vicki Pilgrim for her long record of service to the Georgia Golden Olympics, the National Senior Games Association, public health, and recreation programs in Georgia. The resolution highlights her more than four decades of work promoting health, wellness, and active aging, including her leadership in the Georgia Golden Games since 1980 and her national service on the National Senior Games Association Board of Directors. The resolution also details her career in public health and her involvement with the Georgia Recreation and Park Association, emphasizing her contributions to chronic disease prevention, health promotion, therapeutic recreation, and senior adult programming. It concludes by formally expressing the House of Representatives’ appreciation and directing that a copy of the resolution be provided to Pilgrim.

Impact

HR 2119 does not change Georgia law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its effect is limited to a formal legislative commendation entered into the House record and distributed to the honoree. The resolution may help elevate public awareness of senior athletics, public health promotion, and recreation services, but it has no direct statutory impact on state agencies, local governments, or private parties.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding the resolution is strongly positive and unanimous in tone. The bill text is entirely laudatory, framing Vicki Pilgrim as a model public servant whose work has benefited older adults, community recreation, and health promotion across Georgia. No votes, committee objections, or dissenting remarks are provided in the available context, and the measure appears to be noncontroversial.

Contention

There is no notable policy contention in the available materials because the resolution is honorary rather than substantive. Any discussion would likely center on the appropriateness of the recognition and the breadth of Pilgrim’s contributions to senior sports, public health, and recreation, but no opposing viewpoints, amendments, or procedural disputes are shown in the record provided.