HR684: HR684 National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc. and the 100 Black Men of America Inc.; Joint Day at the Georgia State Capitol; 03/25/25; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It 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, and mentorship programs. The resolution names several Georgia-based chapters of both organizations and recognizes March 25, 2025 as their Joint Day at the Georgia State Capitol. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the organizations' national leaders and the host chapter.

• Formally commends the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc. and the 100 Black Men of America Inc. for their community work.
• Designates March 25, 2025 as the Joint Day at the Georgia State Capitol for both organizations.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to named leaders and the host chapter.

The resolution directly names the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc., the 100 Black Men of America Inc., their national leaders, and several Georgia-based chapters of each organization, including chapters in Decatur, Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Savannah, and other Georgia communities.

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect but gives official state recognition to the two organizations' mentorship and advocacy work, marking a specific day for their representatives to be recognized at the Georgia State Capitol.

• The resolving clause commends both organizations for their contributions and designates March 25, 2025 as their Joint Day at the Georgia State Capitol.
• A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies to Virginia Harris, Milton H. Jones Jr., and the Stone Mountain Lithonia Chapter of NCBW100.

1. 2025-03-20House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-20House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-20House Hopper (House)

• Terry Cummings (D, HD-039)Primary sponsor
• Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-077)
• Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)
• Sheila Jones (D, HD-060)
• Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)
• Carl Gilliard (D, HD-162)

• ceremonial resolution
• civic organizations
• mentorship programs
• Georgia State Capitol