HR12: HR12 Community Activist Month; April; designate

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it asks the General Assembly to formally designate the month of April each year as Community Activist Month in Georgia, meant to celebrate people who work for social change in their communities. The resolution's whereas clauses describe activism's history, from ancient uprisings to the civil rights movements of the 1960s, and praise activists for advocating on issues like civil rights, economic development, environmental justice, education, and voting rights. In its operative section, the resolution designates April as the annual observance, asks Georgians to acknowledge lesser-known activists, and respectfully requests that the Governor issue a yearly proclamation recognizing the month. It also directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the Governor and the public.

• Designates the month of April each year as Community Activist Month in the State of Georgia.
• Asks Georgians to acknowledge unsung activists and their contributions to social and community causes.
• Respectfully requests that the Governor issue an annual proclamation recognizing April as Community Activist Month.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the Governor and the public and press.

This resolution mainly affects how the state symbolically recognizes community activists; it directly involves the Governor, who is asked to issue an annual proclamation, and the Clerk of the House, who must distribute copies of the resolution.

Because this is a resolution rather than a bill amending Georgia law, it creates no new rights, funding, or requirements. Its practical effect is limited to an official yearly recognition of community activism and a request for a gubernatorial proclamation each April.

• The whereas clauses trace the history of activism from ancient revolts to 1960s social movements and describe common activist causes.
• Paragraph (1) formally designates April of each year as Community Activist Month in Georgia.
• Paragraph (2) has the General Assembly acknowledge unsung activists for their courage and contributions.
• Paragraph (3) respectfully requests that the Governor annually proclaim April as Community Activist Month and calls on Georgians to observe it with programs and activities.
• The final resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies to Governor Brian Kemp and the public and press.

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
• civic recognition
• state observances
• Georgia House resolution