HR818: HR818 Community Wellness Day at the Capitol; 03/28/25; 100 Black Men of South Metro Atlanta; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives. It recognizes March 28, 2025, as Community Wellness Day at the Capitol, marking the inaugural event hosted by the Economic Development arm of the 100 Black Men of South Metro Atlanta. The resolution commends the organization for its mission of empowering 5,000 community members, with a focus on 500 Black men, to take control of their health through screenings, education, and resources. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a formal statement of recognition and praise.

• Formally recognizes March 28, 2025, as Community Wellness Day at the Capitol in the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Commends the 100 Black Men of South Metro Atlanta for its contributions to health and wellness among Georgia citizens.
• 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 legal requirements; it is purely a ceremonial statement.

The resolution directly names the 100 Black Men of South Metro Atlanta, an organization focused on community health screenings and education. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution.

The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians' rights or obligations. Its practical significance is symbolic: it publicly acknowledges a community health initiative and gives the organization an official document from the state legislature recognizing its work.

• The resolution's preamble ('whereas' clauses) describes the origin and mission of Community Wellness Day, hosted by the Economic Development of the 100 Black Men of South Metro Atlanta.
• The resolving clause formally commends the organization and designates March 28, 2025, as Community Wellness Day at the Capitol.
• A further resolution clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to the organization.

1. 2025-03-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-27House Hopper (House)

• Debra Bazemore (D, HD-069)Primary sponsor
• Karen Bennett (D, HD-094)
• Park Cannon (D, HD-058)

• community health
• legislative recognition
• Georgia House of Representatives
• public health awareness