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HR 880

Hallmark, Lydia; honor

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joseph Gullett and 4 co-sponsors

Georgia House honors Lydia Hallmark for decades of Republican volunteer leadership; ceremonial, nonbinding recognition with an official copy, no policy impact.

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Bill Summary · HR 880

Summary — H.R. 880 (Georgia House Resolution): "Honoring Lydia Hallmark"

Purpose / Intent

House Resolution 880 is a ceremonial resolution of the Georgia House of Representatives that recognizes and commends Lydia Hallmark for her long-standing leadership and volunteer work in Republican women’s and county Republican organizations across Floyd, Paulding, and Cobb Counties. The resolution documents her roles, awards, and contributions to party activities and election-related advocacy and extends best wishes for her continued health and happiness.

Key provisions

  • Formally recognizes and praises Lydia Hallmark for “efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia.”
  • Lists Hallmark’s organizational roles and accomplishments, including:
    • Membership in Floyd, Paulding, and Cobb County Republican Women and in the Paulding and Cobb County Republican Parties.
    • Service to the Paulding County GOP as assistant treasurer, chair of the nominating committee, and corresponding secretary.
    • Co‑founder (2008) and current President of the Paulding County Republican Women’s Club.
    • Service with the Georgia Federation of Republican Women.
    • Elected delegate to the Republican National Convention (2016, 14th District).
    • 14th District Chair for “Women for Trump” (2019) and Trump 47 Captain (2024).
    • Awards: Paulding County GOP Grassroots Volunteer of the Year (2011); Betty Finch Lifetime Achievement Award (2015); Republican of the Year (District Convention 2021); Heritage Action “We the People” Award (Orlando, Nov. 2021) for work on the Georgia Election Integrity Bill.
  • Directs the Clerk of the Georgia House to prepare and make an appropriate copy of the resolution available to Lydia Hallmark.

Who is affected

  • Primary subject: Lydia Hallmark (honoree).
  • Indirectly acknowledges and highlights the activities of local Republican organizations and affiliates in Paulding, Cobb, and Floyd counties.
  • The resolution is purely honorary and ceremonial — it creates no legal rights, duties, or funding obligations.

Legislative status and timeline

  • Introduced: January 31, 2025.
  • Primary sponsors/authors listed in the resolution text: Representatives Joseph Gullett (19th), Trey Kelley (16th), Kimberly New (40th), Joseph Smith (18th), and Martin Momtahan (17th).
  • Committee referrals and actions (as recorded): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (1/31/2025) and later to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit (2/1/2025) — subsequently placed on Local & Consent Calendars and the Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar.
  • Considered and Read/Adopted by the House: May 23, 2025 (non‑record vote; reported enrolled).
  • Related measure: S. 337 (companion).

Effect and notes

  • This is a nonbinding, commendatory resolution with no substantive policy, regulatory, or fiscal impact.
  • The resolution publicly records and memorializes Hallmark’s volunteer and party service for the official legislative record and provides her with an official copy as directed.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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