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HR670: HR670 The Association of St. Augustine Alumni-Atlanta; commend

Last action March 20, 2025 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution commends The Association of St. Augustine Alumni-Atlanta for its charitable work, scholarships, and support of St. Augustine's alumni and students.

In plain language

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It recognizes The Association of St. Augustine Alumni-Atlanta (ASAAA), a network of graduates from St. Augustine's academic programs, for its community service, mentorship, and fundraising work. The resolution describes ASAAA's charitable partnerships with local schools and shelters, its reunions and fundraising events like charity dinners and golf tournaments, and its scholarship and mentorship programs for St. Augustine students. It does not change any Georgia law; it directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization.

What the bill does

  • Formally commends The Association of St. Augustine Alumni-Atlanta for its work in education, mentorship, and community service.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.
  • Creates no new laws, funding, or regulatory requirements; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names The Association of St. Augustine Alumni-Atlanta and its members. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies.

Why it matters

This is a symbolic honor with no legal or financial effect on Georgians. It publicly recognizes the organization's charitable and educational contributions but does not create funding, rules, or obligations for anyone.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe ASAAA's mission, its charitable partnerships in Atlanta, and its fundraising and mentorship programs for St. Augustine students.
  • The resolving clause formally commends the organization for its work in education, mentorship, and community service.
  • A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the organization.

Status timeline

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

Sponsors

  • Robert Dawson (D, HD-065)Primary sponsor
  • Robert Flournoy (D, HD-074)
  • Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)
  • Omari Crawford (D, HD-089)
  • L.C. Myles (D, HD-126)
  • Michael Smith (D, HD-041)

Topics

  • commendation resolution
  • Georgia alumni organizations
  • community service
  • education and mentorship

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