HR890: HR890 Hope Atlanta; 125 years of service to metro Atlanta; recognize

This resolution honors Hope Atlanta, an organization founded in 1900 as Travelers Aid Atlanta and renamed Hope Atlanta in 2009. The resolution recounts the group's history of assisting vulnerable people arriving in the city, supporting service members and families during World War I and World War II, and providing disaster relief after events like Hurricane Katrina, the 1996 Olympic Games, and the COVID-19 pandemic. The resolution states that the House of Representatives commends Hope Atlanta's commitment to helping people find permanent housing, reuniting families, and preventing evictions, and congratulates the organization on its 125th anniversary. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Hope Atlanta. The resolution does not change any Georgia law or provide funding.

• Formally commends Hope Atlanta for 125 years of service assisting vulnerable people in metro Atlanta.
• Recounts the organization's history, including its founding in 1900 as Travelers Aid Atlanta and renaming in 2009.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Hope Atlanta.
• Does not create any new law, funding, or regulatory requirement.

This resolution directly names Hope Atlanta, a metro Atlanta nonprofit serving veterans, families, and people experiencing homelessness. It has no legal effect on other individuals, businesses, or government agencies beyond the ceremonial recognition itself.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences; it is a ceremonial statement of appreciation from the Georgia House of Representatives. Its practical effect is limited to formal recognition and a distributed copy honoring the organization's anniversary.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Hope Atlanta's founding in 1900, its 2009 renaming, and its service during wars, disasters, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The resolved clause has the House commend Hope Atlanta's mission and congratulate it on its 125th anniversary.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Hope Atlanta.

1. 2025-03-31House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-31House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-31House Hopper (House)

• Scott Holcomb (D, HD-101)Primary sponsor
• Tanya Miller (D, HD-062)
• Stacey Evans (D, HD-057)

• Hope Atlanta
• homelessness services
• Atlanta nonprofits
• legislative commendation