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HR 1376: Atlanta Chapter of the National Black MBA Association; commend

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House Resolution 1376

By: Representatives Kendrick of the 95th, Neal of the 79th, Carter of the 93rd, and Beckles of the 96th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending the Atlanta Chapter of the National Black MBA Association; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) was conceived in 1970 to help underrepresented professionals coming into the corporate sector, largely for the first time, share experiences and insights to help make the journey easier; and

WHEREAS, the NBMBAA has a deep and rich history of enriching the lives of Black youth and professionals that we continue to celebrate today; and

WHEREAS, the NBMBAA Atlanta Chapter was founded in 1980 with 20 charter members; and

WHEREAS, open to all, the NBMBAA Atlanta Chapter serves as a premier catalyst for career advancement and economic empowerment of underrepresented professionals; and

WHEREAS, to support its members, the NBMBAA focuses on education, career development, leadership, entrepreneurship, and lifestyle, which aims to empower underrepresented professionals and prepare them for success in various fields; and

WHEREAS, the Atlanta chapter quickly established a firm foundation with the Greater Atlanta corporate, civic, educational, and community leaders and has grown to more than 1000 members; and

WHEREAS, the Atlanta Chapter of the NBMBAA empowers professionals and cultivates the next generation of leaders through high-impact programming designed to accelerate careers, expand access, and strengthen community; and

WHEREAS, the Atlanta Chapter offers a wide range of services through its Career Network Committee which is designed to empower, assist members secure employment, strengthen skills, and expand connections; and

WHEREAS, the Atlanta Chapter provides a Mentorship Program which offers a dynamic 1:1 mentorship experience designed to empower emerging professionals, provides scholarships to students going to college and graduate school who are interested in pursuing an MBA degree, as well as promotes youth through the signature Leaders of Tomorrow Program which serves over thirty teens from across the Metro-Atlanta area; and

WHEREAS, the Atlanta Chapter of the NBMBAA is just one of the 40 chapters across the United States that has been recognized for its programming and signature events; and

WHEREAS, its programs are built to move talent forward, equipping members with the skills, networks, and confidence needed to lead in the ever-evolving marketplace.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend the Atlanta Chapter of the National Black MBA Association ad extend their best wishes for its continued growth and 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 Atlanta Chapter of the National Black MBA Association.