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HR 124: National Council of Negro Women; commend

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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.