Georgia CommonsHR 1423: Georgia Chapter of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives; Georgia Chapter of NOBLE Day at the capitol; 03/18/26; celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives; recognize
Last action February 19, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the Georgia Chapter of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, marking March 18, 2026 as its day at the Capitol and celebrating NOBLE's 50th anniversary.
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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 commends the Georgia Chapter of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, known as NOBLE, and recognizes March 18, 2026 as Georgia Chapter of NOBLE Day at the Capitol. It also celebrates the 50th anniversary of the national NOBLE organization, which was founded in 1976 by Black law enforcement executives seeking a unified voice in the criminal justice system. The resolution recounts the Georgia chapter's history since its 1984 founding, including its role in leadership training and mentorship, and lists members who went on to serve as national NOBLE presidents. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the Georgia Chapter of NOBLE. It creates no new rights, duties, funding, or penalties.
What the bill does
- Formally commends the Georgia Chapter of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) for its work over four decades.
- Designates March 18, 2026 as Georgia Chapter of NOBLE Day at the Georgia Capitol.
- Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the national NOBLE organization, founded in 1976.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the Georgia Chapter of NOBLE.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the Georgia Chapter of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives and its members, including current and former law enforcement leaders across Georgia agencies such as the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Fulton County, DeKalb County, and Atlanta police departments.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal effect on Georgia law, funding, or policy; it is a symbolic honor. Its main real-world effect is public recognition of the organization's history and an official day marking its visit to the Capitol.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause commends the Georgia Chapter of NOBLE and formally designates March 18, 2026 as its day at the Capitol.
- The resolution separately celebrates the 50th anniversary of the national NOBLE organization as a recognized law enforcement organization.
- A closing provision directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the Georgia Chapter of NOBLE.
- The preamble (whereas clauses) recounts the chapter's 1984 founding, its nine elected national presidents, and its first woman national president.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend the Georgia Chapter of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE); recognize March 18, 2026, as Georgia Chapter of NOBLE Day at the capitol this year”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Yasmin Neal (D, HD-079)
- Al Williams (D, HD-168)
- L.C. Myles (D, HD-126)
- Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
- Floyd Griffin (D, HD-149)
- Eric Bell (D, HD-075)
Topics
- law enforcement recognition
- Georgia General Assembly resolutions
- NOBLE
- Georgia Capitol events