Georgia CommonsSR321: SR321 Habitat for Humanity Georgia Day; recognize March 5, 2025
Last action March 3, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes March 5, 2025 as Habitat for Humanity Georgia Day at the state capitol and commends the organization's affordable housing work statewide.
In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or obligations. It praises Habitat for Humanity Georgia and its local affiliates for their work providing affordable housing and supporting community development across the state. The resolution notes that on March 5, 2025, the organization planned to frame a house on the Georgia State Capitol grounds as an advocacy event, bringing together volunteers, community leaders, and legislators to highlight housing needs. The Senate resolves to officially commend the organization and designate that date as Habitat for Humanity Georgia Day at the capitol, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Habitat for Humanity Georgia and its Georgia affiliates for their affordable housing and community development work.
- Designates March 5, 2025 as Habitat for Humanity Georgia Day at the state capitol.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
- Does not create any new law, funding, or legal requirement; it is a symbolic honor.
Who it affects
Habitat for Humanity Georgia and its local affiliates, who receive the Senate's official recognition, along with volunteers, community leaders, and legislators who took part in the capitol grounds event described in the resolution.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect but gives Habitat for Humanity Georgia formal recognition from the state Senate, which can raise public visibility for affordable housing advocacy and the group's community events at the capitol.
Key provisions
- Whereas clauses describe Habitat for Humanity Georgia's affordable housing advocacy and a planned house-framing event on the Capitol grounds on March 5, 2025.
- Resolved clause commends the organization and designates March 5, 2025 as Habitat for Humanity Georgia Day at the state capitol.
- Further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
From the bill
“recognizing March1 5, 2025, as Habitat for Humanity Georgia Day at the state capitol”
“Habitat for Humanity Georgia and its Georgia affiliates will9 undertake a significant advocacy initiative by framing a house on the Georgia State Capitol10 grounds”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
- Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
- Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
- Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- David Lucas (D, SD-026)
Topics
- affordable housing
- Habitat for Humanity
- legislative recognition
- community development