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HR 977

MEMORIAL-CLYDE E. BUNCH

103rd Regular Session Introduced by Sue Scherer

A non-binding House resolution commends Lynn Green for outstanding community service as the 2025 Heart of the Community Awards Honor Recipient.

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Bill Summary · HR 977

Summary — H. Res. 977 (Memorial – Clyde E. Bunch)

Note: Bill title shown in header; substance of the resolution recognizes Lynn Green.

Purpose

H. Res. 977 is a non‑binding, ceremonial resolution that recognizes and commends Lynn Green as a 2025 Heart of the Community Awards Honor Recipient for her public service and community leadership.

Key provisions

  • Officially recognizes Lynn Green for “outstanding dedication to the community.”
  • Commends her as a recipient of the 2025 Heart of the Community Awards Honor.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and make available an appropriate copy of the resolution for distribution to Lynn Green.

This resolution does not create legal rights, appropriations, or regulatory changes.

Background on Lynn Green (as described in the resolution)

  • Education: BS in Park, Recreation, and Tourism Resources from Michigan State University.
  • Current position: Child Welfare Program Director for the Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS), serving six counties in northwest Georgia.
  • Past and other roles/affiliations:
    • Former Vice President, Georgia Professional Human Services Association (GPHSA)
    • GPHSA Foundation President and Technology Committee Chair
    • National Child Welfare Workforce Institute Leadership Coach
    • Child Welfare Information Gateway Peer Reviewer
    • DHS Leadership Academy graduate
    • Participant, UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government June 2014 Leadership Rome
    • Founder and President, PFLAG Rome, Georgia
  • Honors: PFLAG National Chapter of the Year nominee; Best of Rome — Rome Pride (October 2022)

Who is affected / impact

  • Primary beneficiary: Lynn Green — the resolution publicly acknowledges her achievements and provides an official commendation.
  • Community impact: symbolic recognition of community service and child welfare leadership in northwest Georgia.
  • Governmental impact: purely ceremonial; no policy, budgetary, or operational effects.

Procedural status and timeline (selected)

  • Introduced: February 5, 2025 (referred to House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform)
  • Placed on Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar / Laid before the House: May 23, 2025
  • Adopted by the House: May 23, 2025
  • Reported enrolled: May 24, 2025

(Additional tracking entries provided: filing dates, local/consent calendar referrals, and earlier administrative entries.)

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsors: Representatives Matt Barton, Katie Dempsey, Eddie Lumsden
  • Cosponsors: Michael Lawler, Robert J. Wittman, Mike Rogers

This summary reflects the text and legislative actions associated with H. Res. 977 as provided.

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

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