Georgia CommonsHR631: HR631 Gates, Adrienne; TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day; March 20, 2025; recognize
Last action March 18, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Adrienne Gates, founder of P.O.W.E.R. Atlanta Inc., and designates March 20, 2025 as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day.
In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives commends Adrienne Gates for her community work and formally recognizes March 20, 2025 as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day. It describes Gates as the founder of P.O.W.E.R. Atlanta Inc., a nonprofit that helps individuals, children, and families in underserved communities with resources, financial literacy programs, and health initiatives, and notes she also serves on multiple community advisory boards. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement of praise, directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Adrienne Gates as a keepsake.
What the bill does
- Commends Adrienne Gates by name for her public service and community leadership in Georgia.
- Designates March 20, 2025 as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day, a symbolic recognition with no legal effect on state law.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Adrienne Gates.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Adrienne Gates and references P.O.W.E.R. Atlanta Inc., the nonprofit she founded. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for her.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than legal consequence. It publicly acknowledges Gates's community and philanthropic work in Georgia but does not create funding, requirements, or changes to any state program or law.
Key provisions
- The preamble ('whereas' clauses) describes Gates's work founding P.O.W.E.R. Atlanta Inc. and her service on community advisory boards.
- The resolving clause formally commends Gates and designates March 20, 2025 as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Gates.
From the bill
“Adrienne is the founder of P.O.W.E.R. Atlanta Inc., a nonprofit organization8 dedicated to empowering individuals, children, and families in underserved communities9 through essential resources, financial literacy, and health-focused initiatives”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Park Cannon (D, HD-058)
- Karen Bennett (D, HD-094)
- Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)
- Eric Bell (D, HD-075)
- Bryce Berry (D, HD-056)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- community leadership
- women's recognition
- Georgia nonprofits