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title: HR 124. National Council of Negro Women; commend
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date: 2025-01-30
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bill_number: HR 124
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status_date: 2025-01-30
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sponsors:
  - Sandra Scott
  - Kim Schofield
  - Viola Davis
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# HR 124. National Council of Negro Women; commend

## Text

House Resolution 124
By: Representatives Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 63rd, and Davis of the 87th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending the National Council of Negro Women; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) was founded in 1935 by Dr.
Mary McLeod Bethune, an influential educator and activist, and for more than 50 years, the
iconic Dr. Dorothy Irene Height served as national president; and
WHEREAS, NCNW is an "organization of organizations" composed of 330 campus and
community-based sections as well as 38 national women's organizations, enlightening,
inspiring, and connecting more than two million women and men; and
WHEREAS, NCNW programs are grounded on a foundation of critical concerns known as
"NCNW Priorities," which include advocating for education; encouraging entrepreneurship,
financial literacy, and economic stability; informing women about health; promoting
healthcare access; upholding civic engagement; and campaigning for sound public policy and
social justice; and
WHEREAS, the State Coalition of Georgia for NCNW was established on August 20, 2016,
through the efforts of Dr. A. Lois Keith, with Shara Denton of Valdosta, Georgia, elected as
the first state president to bolster NCNW's mission of leading, empowering, and advocating
for African American women, their families, and their communities; and
WHEREAS, the State Coalition of Georgia for NCNW is now led by Dr. Darlene
Ruffin-Alexander, convening over 13 community sections and 16 collegiate sections
throughout the state and hosting the annual NCNW Day at the Capitol as well as biennial
Leadership Training, State Conferences, and Bethune/Height Recognition Programs; and
WHEREAS, the State Coalition of Georgia is dedicated to sustaining the Core-4 priorities
of NCNW, which include Economic Empowerment and Entrepreneurship, Education
Empowerment and STEAM, Health Equity, and Social Justice.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend the National Council of Negro Women
for its many outstanding contributions on behalf of women in this state and beyond as well
as extend best wishes for continued success.
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
National Council of Negro Women.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution commends the National Council of Negro Women and its Georgia state coalition for their work supporting women, families, and communities across the state.

### Plain-language summary

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), a national organization founded in 1935 by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, and its Georgia affiliate, the State Coalition of Georgia for NCNW, established in 2016. The resolution describes the organization's history, leadership, and its focus areas, which it calls the 'Core-4 priorities': economic empowerment and entrepreneurship, education and STEAM, health equity, and social justice.
The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states that the House recognizes and commends the organization for its contributions on behalf of women in Georgia and beyond, and wishes it continued success. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization.

### What it does

- Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes and commends the National Council of Negro Women for its contributions to women in Georgia and beyond.
- Recounts the history of the organization, including its founding in 1935 and the establishment of its Georgia state coalition in 2016.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization.
- Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute, program, or funding.

### Who it affects

The resolution directly names the National Council of Negro Women and its Georgia State Coalition, including its leadership and member sections, as the recipients of this honor. It has no direct legal effect on any other group of Georgians.

### Why it matters

This is a ceremonial resolution rather than a change to state law. Its practical effect is limited to an official statement of recognition from the Georgia House and a distributed copy of the document, without creating new rights, funding, or obligations for anyone.

### Key provisions

- The whereas clauses describe NCNW's founding by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune in 1935 and its later leadership under Dr. Dorothy Irene Height.
- The resolution notes NCNW is composed of 330 campus and community sections and 38 national women's organizations reaching over two million people.
- The resolution recounts the 2016 founding of the State Coalition of Georgia for NCNW and its current leadership under Dr. Darlene Ruffin-Alexander.
- The resolving clause formally commends NCNW for its contributions on behalf of women in Georgia and beyond.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to NCNW.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2025-01-30)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-01-30)
- Sponsors: Sandra Scott, Kim Schofield, Viola Davis
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69743

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr124.md?full=1