SR425: SR425 Joint Day at the Georgia State Capitol; National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc. and the 100 Black Men of America Inc.; recognize March 25, 2025

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally commends two national advocacy and mentorship organizations, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc. and the 100 Black Men of America Inc., for their work supporting African American communities in Georgia through education, health, economic development, civic engagement, and mentorship. The resolution recognizes March 25, 2025 as their Joint Day at the Georgia State Capitol and names local Georgia chapters of both organizations, including the host chapter, the Stone Mountain Lithonia Chapter of NCBW100, along with its event leadership. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the national leaders of both organizations and the host chapter.

• Commends the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc. and the 100 Black Men of America Inc. for their advocacy and mentorship work.
• Officially recognizes March 25, 2025 as Joint Day at the Georgia State Capitol for both organizations.
• Names specific Georgia chapters of each organization and identifies the Stone Mountain Lithonia Chapter as the host for the event.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to named leaders of both organizations.

The resolution directly names the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc., the 100 Black Men of America Inc., their national leaders, and their Georgia-based local chapters, including the Stone Mountain Lithonia Chapter that is hosting the recognized event.

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it is a formal, symbolic honor. Its practical impact is limited to public recognition of the two organizations' community work and a ceremonial visit to the Georgia State Capitol on the named date.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe the missions of both organizations and list their Georgia chapters.
• The first resolving clause commends both organizations and designates March 25, 2025 as their Joint Day at the Georgia State Capitol.
• The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to named leaders of both organizations and the host chapter.

1. 2025-03-21Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-03-20Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)Primary sponsor
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• Brandon Beach (R, SD-021)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)

• ceremonial resolution
• civic recognition
• community organizations
• Georgia State Capitol