HR359: HR359 Black Economic Empowerment and Black Excellence; Black History Month; honor

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Dr. Jacqueline Mohair, founder of several Atlanta-based educational and business organizations, for hosting Black History Month events including The Economic Empowerment Summit and The Black Excellence Historic Brunch at Ebenezer Baptist Church. The resolution reflects on African American history, from slavery and segregation through the achievements of figures like Frederick Douglass, Rosa Parks, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and notes the origins of Black History Month in 1926. It formally resolves that House members celebrate Black economic empowerment and Black excellence, honor Black History Month, and encourage its observance. It directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press.

• Formally recognizes Dr. Jacqueline Mohair and her organizations for hosting Black History Month events in Atlanta.
• States that House members celebrate Black economic empowerment and Black excellence and honor the contributions of African Americans.
• Encourages the celebration of Black History Month as a chance for Americans to learn about the past.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

This resolution primarily affects Dr. Jacqueline Mohair and the organizations she founded, who are honored by name. It also speaks broadly to Georgians and Americans generally by recognizing Black History Month and African American historical figures.

The resolution carries no legal force and changes no Georgia law. Its practical effect is symbolic: it puts the Georgia House on record honoring Black History Month and a specific set of Atlanta organizations and events, and directs official copies for public distribution.

• The whereas clauses describe Dr. Jacqueline Mohair's organizations and the Black History Month events they host at Ebenezer Baptist Church.
• The whereas clauses recount African American history, including enslavement, segregation, and contributions of figures such as Frederick Douglass and Rosa Parks.
• The resolving clause states that House members celebrate Black economic empowerment and honor Black History Month.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for the public and press.

1. 2025-02-21House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-21House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-21House Hopper (House)

• Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)Primary sponsor

• Black History Month
• African American history
• House resolution
• Atlanta community events