HR620: HR620 Atlantic Institute; commend

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing the Atlantic Institute, a nonprofit organization based in Georgia that runs educational programs, cultural events, and interfaith initiatives aimed at fostering dialogue and mutual understanding among diverse communities. The resolution lists the organization's activities, including panel discussions, interfaith dinners, cultural exchange programs, and youth leadership development, and notes that it has expanded into Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, and South Carolina. The House formally commends the group and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the Atlantic Institute.

• Formally recognizes and commends the Atlantic Institute for its work in fostering dialogue, cultural understanding, and peacebuilding.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute, funding, or regulation.

The resolution directly names and honors the Atlantic Institute, a Georgia-based nonprofit with branches in Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, and South Carolina. It has no binding effect on other individuals, businesses, or government agencies.

Because this is a commendatory resolution rather than a law, it carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It does not change anyone's rights, obligations, or funding, but it gives official state recognition to the nonprofit's activities across the Southeast.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe the Atlantic Institute's mission, including cultural education, interfaith initiatives, and community service projects.
• It notes the organization has established branches in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, and South Carolina.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend the Institute and extend best wishes for its continued success.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available to the Atlantic Institute.

1. 2025-03-18House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-18House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-18House Hopper (House)

• Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-095)Primary sponsor
• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
• Karen Lupton (D, HD-083)
• Gerald Greene (R, HD-154)
• Charles Martin (R, HD-049)
• Tanya Miller (D, HD-062)

• commendation resolution
• nonprofit organizations
• interfaith dialogue
• cultural education