HR584: HR584 85 Community Development Corporation; Executive Director Frank Lee; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes the 85 Community Development Corporation (85CDC), founded in 2022 by Frank Lee to serve diverse immigrant communities along Interstate 85 in northeast metro Atlanta, particularly in Gwinnett County. The resolution describes 85CDC's programs, including social services, legal services navigation, English language education, free tax preparation, small business assistance, community cleanups, and worker safety training, noting the organization served 516 clients in 2024. The House formally commends the organization and Frank Lee and directs the Clerk of the House to send them a copy of the resolution as a token of recognition.

• Formally commends the 85 Community Development Corporation and its Executive Director Frank Lee on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization and Frank Lee.
• Makes no changes to Georgia law, funding, or regulations; it is purely a statement of recognition.

The resolution directly names the 85 Community Development Corporation and Executive Director Frank Lee, an organization serving immigrant and limited-English-proficient residents in Gwinnett County and northeast metro Atlanta along the Interstate 85 corridor.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not change any law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its significance is symbolic, giving official legislative recognition to a nonprofit's community work with immigrant residents in metro Atlanta.

• The preamble (whereas clauses) describes 85CDC's founding in 2022, its mission, and Frank Lee's background in community planning and transit equity.
• States that 85CDC served 516 clients in 2024 through programs including social services, legal navigation, ESOL education, tax preparation, and small business assistance.
• The resolved clause formally commends the organization and Frank Lee for advancing community self-determination and equitable growth.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to 85CDC and Frank Lee.

1. 2025-03-11House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-11House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-11House Hopper (House)

• Marvin Lim (D, HD-098)Primary sponsor
• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
• Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)
• Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)
• Samuel Park (D, HD-107)

• community development
• immigrant services
• Gwinnett County
• legislative commendation