HR522: HR522 The Associate of St. Augustine Alumni-Atlanta; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It recognizes The Associate of St. Augustine Alumni-Atlanta (ASAAA), a network of alumni from St. Augustine's academic programs, for its charitable work, mentorship programs, and fundraising efforts in the Atlanta area. The resolution describes ASAAA's activities, including scholarship and mentorship fundraisers, reunions, networking events, and partnerships with local schools and shelters. It does not change any Georgia law or create any funding or program. It simply states the House's recognition and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization.

• Formally recognizes and commends The Associate of St. Augustine Alumni-Atlanta for its work in education, mentorship, and community service.
• States the House's best wishes for the organization's continued success in its mission.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization.
• Creates no new law, funding, penalty, or program; it is a purely ceremonial statement by the House.

The resolution directly names and honors The Associate of St. Augustine Alumni-Atlanta, an alumni group tied to St. Augustine's academic programs, along with its members and the Atlanta community groups it partners with, such as local schools and shelters.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not change Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is symbolic: a formal, public statement of recognition from the Georgia House that the organization can keep as an honor.

• The whereas clauses describe ASAAA's mission, its charitable and mentorship activities, and its fundraising events supporting St. Augustine's students.
• The resolving clause formally commends ASAAA for its work in education, mentorship, and community service and extends best wishes for its continued success.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to ASAAA.

1. 2025-03-06House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-06House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-06House Hopper (House)

• Robert Dawson (D, HD-065)Primary sponsor
• Omari Crawford (D, HD-089)
• Robert Flournoy (D, HD-074)
• Michael Smith (D, HD-041)
• L.C. Myles (D, HD-126)
• Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)

• commendation resolution
• alumni organizations
• community service
• education and mentorship