HR13: HR13 Community Activist Day; April 8, 2025; recognize

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the House of Representatives recognizing April 8, 2025, as Community Activist Day. The text praises activists for their leadership, collaboration, and advocacy on issues such as civil rights, economic development, environmental justice, health policy, education, criminal justice, voting rights, and labor. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and press. It has no funding, penalties, or enforcement mechanism attached; it simply expresses the House's recognition of the day and the contributions of activists.

• Formally recognizes April 8, 2025, as Community Activist Day in Georgia through a House resolution.
• States the House's recognition of activists' role in social movements and reform efforts across history.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for the public and press.
• Creates no new law, funding, or enforcement mechanism, since it is a purely commemorative resolution.

The resolution mainly affects the House of Representatives itself and its Clerk's office, which must prepare and distribute copies. It does not impose obligations on the public, but it symbolically recognizes community activists across Georgia.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not alter Georgians' rights, responsibilities, or state spending. Its practical effect is limited to an official statement of recognition and the distribution of printed copies acknowledging the contributions of community activists.

• The resolving clause recognizes April 8, 2025, as Community Activist Day to celebrate activists throughout history.
• A closing provision directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available for distribution to the public and the press.
• The whereas clauses describe the historical origins of the terms 'activism' and 'activist' and list social justice areas activists work in, but create no binding requirements.

1. 2025-01-15House Second Readers (House)
2. 2025-01-14House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-01-13House Hopper (House)

• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)Primary sponsor
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
• Park Cannon (D, HD-058)

• community activism
• ceremonial resolution
• civil rights
• social justice