SR171: SR171 Interfaith Children's Movement's 14th Annual Day; recognize February 11, 2025

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes February 11, 2025, as the Interfaith Children's Movement's 14th Annual Day at the state capitol. The resolution describes the Interfaith Children's Movement's history since 2001, its work on child health care access and juvenile justice reforms, and its youth engagement programs like the Youth Alliance and Youth Advocacy Internship. The Senate resolves to recognize the day and extend best wishes to the organization, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the group.

• Formally recognizes February 11, 2025, as the Interfaith Children's Movement's 14th Annual Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• States the Senate's appreciation for the organization's advocacy work on child health care access and juvenile justice reforms.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to the Interfaith Children's Movement.
• Does not create any new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is purely a symbolic honor.

The resolution directly names the Interfaith Children's Movement, a faith-based children's advocacy organization, and its youth programs like the Youth Alliance and Youth Advocacy Internship. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, agencies, or businesses.

The resolution carries no legal or funding consequences; it is a public statement of recognition. Its main effect is symbolic, giving the Interfaith Children's Movement formal acknowledgment from the Georgia Senate for its advocacy on children's issues.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe the Interfaith Children's Movement's founding in 2001 and its advocacy on child health care and juvenile justice.
• The first resolving clause recognizes February 11, 2025, as the organization's 14th Annual Day at the state capitol.
• The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the organization.

1. 2025-02-12Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-11Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)Primary sponsor
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)

• children's advocacy
• state capitol recognition
• Georgia Senate resolution
• juvenile justice
• youth programs