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title: HR 1190. 117th Founders Day of the NAACP; recognize
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date: 2026-02-02
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status_date: 2026-02-02
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sponsors:
  - Teddy Reese
  - Carolyn Hugley
  - Inga Willis
  - Omari Crawford
  - Phil Olaleye
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# HR 1190. 117th Founders Day of the NAACP; recognize

## Text

House Resolution 1190
By: Representatives Reese of the 140th, Hugley of the 141st, Willis of the 55th, Crawford of
the 89th, and Olaleye of the 59th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the 117th Founders Day of the NAACP; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is
celebrating its 117th Founders Day, recognizing their commitment to justice, equality, and
the upliftment of African Americans; and
WHEREAS, the founding of the NAACP on February 12, 1909, was a pivotal moment in
American history, sparked by a call to action led by Mary White Ovington, Oswald Garrison
Villard, William English Walling, and Dr. Henry Moscowitz, all descendants of famous
abolitionists; and
WHEREAS, these visionary leaders, alongside W. E. B. Du Bois, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, and
Mary Church Terrell convened to address the urgent need for racial justice in the United
States, bringing together diverse voices, united in their fight against racial discrimination and
inequality; and
WHEREAS, Mary White Ovington, a descendant of the abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison,
and Oswald Garrison Villard, a descendant of the prominent abolitionist and journalist, both
played key roles in founding the NAACP, committing themselves to the cause of civil rights
and social justice, and contributing to the organization's early activism and efforts to combat
racial injustice; and
WHEREAS, William English Walling and Dr. Henry Moscowitz, whose call to convene the
first meeting to address the violence and discrimination faced by African Americans, helped
catalyze the creation of an organization that would later grow into one of the most powerful
advocates for civil rights in American history; and
WHEREAS, the contributions of W. E. B. Du Bois, a pioneering scholar and activist, and Ida
B. Wells-Barnett, a fearless anti-lynching crusader, were indispensable to the formation of
the NAACP, providing intellectual leadership and moral clarity in the struggle for racial
justice. Likewise, Mary Church Terrell's advocacy for women's rights and African-American
equality remains a cornerstone of the organization's foundational values, and
WHEREAS, the Georgia NAACP, throughout its storied history, has been at the forefront
of advocating for civil rights, ensuring equitable access to education, healthcare,
employment, and housing for all people regardless of race, and fostering political, social, and
economic justice; and
WHEREAS, the work of the Georgia NAACP, from organizing protests to engaging in
litigation, lobbying, and public education, has been instrumental in dismantling the structures
of segregation and discrimination, paving the way for future generations to continue the fight
for racial justice and equality; and
WHEREAS, the 117th Founders Day honors the resilience, courage, and tireless efforts of
the individuals who have contributed to this movement, past and present, and renews the
commitment to carrying forward their vision of a world in which all people can live in
dignity and without fear of discrimination; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia NAACP continues to stand resolutely against systemic racism and
injustice, pushing for transformative change in our laws, policies, and institutions, striving
to create a future of equal opportunities for all, regardless of race or background; and
WHEREAS, on this special day, we reflect on the ongoing need for the NAACP's work,
acknowledging both the progress we have made and the work that remains to achieve true
racial equality and justice in Georgia and across the nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body commemorate the 117th Founders Day, recognizing the vision,
perseverance, and leadership of those who laid the foundation of the NAACP, and recommit
to advancing the cause of civil rights for all people in Georgia and beyond.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the
Georgia NAACP.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution recognizes the 117th Founders Day of the NAACP, honoring the organization's founding in 1909 and the Georgia NAACP's civil rights work in the state.

### Plain-language summary

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It commemorates the 117th Founders Day of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), which was founded on February 12, 1909. The resolution recounts the roles of founders such as Mary White Ovington, W. E. B. Du Bois, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, and Mary Church Terrell, and praises the Georgia NAACP's history of work on civil rights, education, healthcare, employment, and housing access.
The resolution formally states that the House commemorates the anniversary and recommits to advancing civil rights in Georgia. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the Georgia NAACP.

### What it does

- Formally recognizes and commemorates the 117th Founders Day of the NAACP on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- States the House's recommitment to advancing civil rights for all people in Georgia and beyond.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the Georgia NAACP.
- Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties, as it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a change to Georgia law.

### Who it affects

The resolution directly names the NAACP and the Georgia NAACP as the honorees. It does not impose obligations on the public, businesses, or government agencies, aside from directing the House Clerk to distribute a copy of the resolution.

### Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal force and changes no Georgia statute, but it represents an official statement by the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing the NAACP's history and the Georgia NAACP's civil rights advocacy in the state.

### Key provisions

- The resolution's preamble recounts the NAACP's founding on February 12, 1909, and lists key founders including Mary White Ovington, W. E. B. Du Bois, and Ida B. Wells-Barnett.
- The resolved clause has the House commemorate the 117th Founders Day and recommit to advancing civil rights causes.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia NAACP.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-02-02)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-02-02)
- Sponsors: Teddy Reese, Carolyn Hugley, Inga Willis, Omari Crawford, Phil Olaleye
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72753

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1190.md?full=1