Georgia CommonsHR 1339: Gwinnett African American Caucus; commend
Last action February 11, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends the Gwinnett African American Caucus for its work encouraging political engagement and advocacy among African American residents of Gwinnett County.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes and praises the Gwinnett African American Caucus (GAAC), an organization founded in 2019 that focuses on political engagement and representation for African Americans in Gwinnett County within the Democratic Party of Georgia. The resolution describes GAAC's mission, which includes educating African American residents of Gwinnett on issues that affect them, advocating for the community's interests, supporting other marginalized groups, and encouraging accountability and integrity among public officials serving the county. The House formally commends the group for helping shape policies and platforms within the Democratic Party. The resolution also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy for distribution to GAAC as a keepsake of the honor.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends the Gwinnett African American Caucus in an official House resolution.
- States the House's praise for GAAC's role in shaping policies and platforms within the Democratic Party of Georgia.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to GAAC.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor only.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the Gwinnett African American Caucus and its members and leadership. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond the honorary recognition and the Clerk's administrative task of distributing a copy.
Why it matters
This resolution has no practical or legal effect on Georgia residents; it does not change any law, create funding, or impose any requirement. Its significance is symbolic, giving public, official recognition to a Gwinnett County civic organization's advocacy work.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe GAAC's 2019 founding, its mission to engage and educate African American Gwinnett residents, and its support for marginalized communities.
- The resolved clause formally commends GAAC for shaping Democratic Party policies and encouraging discussion on issues facing the African American community.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to GAAC.
From the bill
“the Gwinnett African American Caucus (GAAC) is an organization focused on the political interests of African Americans in Gwinnett County as it relates to the Democratic Party of Georgia”
“the members of this body recognize and commend the Gwinnett African American Caucus for helping shape policies and platforms within the Democratic Party”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-095)
- Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)
- Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)
- Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)
- Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)
- Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
Topics
- Gwinnett County
- civic organizations
- commendation resolution
- African American advocacy