Georgia CommonsHR 1189: The Links, Incorporated; Georgia Links Day at the capitol; 02/02/26; recognize
Last action February 2, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends The Links, Incorporated, a national volunteer service organization, and designates February 2, 2026 as Georgia Links Day at the state capitol.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors The Links, Incorporated, a not-for-profit volunteer service organization founded in 1946 that focuses on the heritage and advancement of African Americans and people of African ancestry. It praises the group's national work and specifically recognizes the Atlanta Chapter for its community service and charitable efforts in metropolitan Atlanta. The resolution declares February 2, 2026 as Georgia Links Day at the capitol. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to The Links, Incorporated. The measure does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition passed by the House.
What the bill does
- Formally commends The Links, Incorporated for its volunteer service and community work.
- Designates February 2, 2026 as Georgia Links Day at the state capitol.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization.
Who it affects
The Links, Incorporated and its Atlanta Chapter, whose work is being honored, along with House members who adopt the resolution and the Clerk of the House, who must prepare the commemorative copy.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its main real-world consequence is a formal state recognition ceremony and a commemorative document given to The Links, Incorporated marking February 2, 2026.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites the history of The Links, Incorporated, founded in 1946, and its mission to advance African Americans and people of African ancestry.
- It highlights the Atlanta Chapter's community service in metropolitan Atlanta focused on education, health, economic opportunity, and the arts.
- The resolved clause formally recognizes February 2, 2026 as Georgia Links Day at the capitol.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to the organization.
From the bill
“the members of this body celebrate and commend The Links, Incorporated, for its boundless devotion and visionary leadership, as well as proudly recognize February 2, 2026, as Georgia Links Day at the capitol”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Inga Willis (D, HD-055)
- Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
- Tanya Miller (D, HD-062)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- community service
- Georgia House of Representatives
- Atlanta Chapter
- African American heritage