HR148: HR148 National African American Gun Association; 10th anniversary; recognize

25 LC 112 2807 House Resolution 148 By: Representatives Carter of the 93rd, Scott of the 76th, Powell of the 33rd, Davis of the 87th, Neal of the 79th, and others A RESOLUTION Congratulating the National African American Gun Association upon its 10th anniversary;1 and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, the National African American Gun Association was founded in 2015 by Philip3 Smith, who established its first chapter, the Bass Reeves Gun Club, in metro Atlanta; and4 WHEREAS, this exemplary nonprofit organization will celebrate i ts 10th anniversary on5 February 28, 2025, honoring a decade of dedicated advocacy, edu cation, and community6 engagement in defense of the rights and responsibilities of African American firearm owners;7 and8 WHEREAS, since its founding, the National African American Gun Association has grown9 to over 120 chapters in more than 40 states, welcoming individuals from diverse religious,10 political, social, cultural, and racial backgrounds while servi ng as a hub for African11 American firearm owners, organizations, and gun clubs; and12 WHEREAS, the organization advocates for the Second Amendment, e ducates on the13 historical significance of firearm ownership within the African American community, and14 H. R. 148 - 1 - 25 LC 112 2807 provides youth education, safety training, best practices, soci al advocacy, and cultural15 inspiration; and16 WHEREAS, the National African American Gun Association further advocates for the legal17 rights of African Americans to protect their homes, families, and property from all forms of18 crime or domestic terrorism via firearm ownership; and19 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkab le organization be20 appropriately honored during this special time.21 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that22 the members of this body congratulate the National African American Gun Association upon23 the grand occasion of its 10th anniversary as well as extend be st wishes for continued24 success.25 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized26 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the27 National African American Gun Association.28 H. R. 148 - 2 -