SR402: SR402 Juneteenth Federation; honor

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or obligations. It recognizes the Juneteenth Federation, working with the Atlanta NAACP, North Fulton NAACP, Georgia NAACP, and Dreamz Always Came True, for bringing the first official Juneteenth celebration to City Green in Sandy Springs in 2021. The resolution describes the organizers' goals: making Juneteenth a city-recognized and city-funded holiday, showcasing the growing diversity of Sandy Springs, and centering Black residents in the commemoration. It also notes the Federation's mentorship programs in local schools. The Senate resolves to formally recognize these groups for their contributions to Sandy Springs and Georgia, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

• Formally recognizes and honors the Juneteenth Federation, the Atlanta NAACP, and other involved organizers for their work on the 2021 Sandy Springs Juneteenth celebration.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.
• Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties; it is a statement of recognition rather than a change to Georgia law.

The Juneteenth Federation, the Atlanta NAACP, North Fulton NAACP, Georgia NAACP, and Dreamz Always Came True are named as honorees, along with the City of Sandy Springs community that took part in the celebration.

The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians' daily lives; it serves as an official, public acknowledgment from the Georgia Senate of a community organization's work commemorating Juneteenth and promoting local mentorship programs.

• The whereas clauses describe the history of the first official Juneteenth celebration at City Green in Sandy Springs in 2021 and the organizers' goals of making it a lasting, city-funded tradition.
• The first resolving clause formally recognizes and honors the Juneteenth Federation, the Atlanta NAACP, and all involved organizers.
• The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

1. 2025-03-20Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-03-18Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)Primary sponsor
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)

• Juneteenth
• Sandy Springs
• civil rights history
• community recognition