HR24: HR24 Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives praising the Corporate Volunteer Council (CVC) of Atlanta, an organization founded in 1992 that helps member companies engage in community service and social impact work. The resolution recounts the group's history, its leadership, and its membership base of more than 90 businesses and nonprofits. The resolution does not change any Georgia law or create any new program or funding. It simply states the House's commendation of the organization and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the CVC of Atlanta.

• Formally commends the Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta for its work supporting corporate civic engagement and volunteerism.
• Recites the organization's history, leadership, and membership as background for the commendation.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.
• Extends the House's best wishes for the organization's continued success, without creating any new legal obligation or funding.

The resolution directly names the Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta and its listed leaders. It also references member companies such as Delta Air Lines, Deloitte, and Amazon, and nonprofit partners like United Way of Greater Atlanta, though it imposes no requirements on any of them.

This is a symbolic honor with no legal or financial effect. It does not change any Georgia statute, create funding, or impose duties on any business or agency; its practical effect is limited to public recognition of the organization by the state legislature.

• The whereas clauses describe the CVC of Atlanta's founding in 1992, its recognition as CVC of the Year by Points of Light, and its current leadership.
• The resolution clause formally commends the CVC of Atlanta for its dedication to businesses in Georgia and beyond.
• A further resolution clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy for distribution to the organization.

1. 2025-01-14House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-01-14House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-01-14House Hopper (House)

• Mike Cheokas (R, HD-151)Primary sponsor

• corporate volunteering
• civic engagement
• legislative commendation
• Atlanta business community