Georgia CommonsHR 1594: Black, Dr. Daniel; commend
Last action March 4, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Dr. Daniel Black, an Atlanta novelist and professor, for his literary work and community mentorship.
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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 Dr. Daniel Black, a novelist and professor at Clark Atlanta University and Morehouse College, for his writing career and mentorship work in the community. The resolution lists his novels, award nominations, and his founding of the Ndugu and Nzinga Rites of Passage Nation, a mentoring program for African-American youth. It closes by directing the Clerk of the House to give Dr. Black a copy of the resolution as a keepsake. It does not create any new rule, program, or funding.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Daniel Black for his career as a novelist, scholar, and community leader.
- States the House's best wishes for his continued health, happiness, and success.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Dr. Black.
- Creates no new law, funding, or enforceable requirement; it is purely a ceremonial statement by the House.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Dr. Daniel Black, an Atlanta author and professor at Clark Atlanta University and Morehouse College. It also references the Ndugu and Nzinga Rites of Passage Nation, a youth mentoring group he founded, and the Clerk of the House, who must produce a copy for him.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal effect and changes no Georgia law; its significance is symbolic, giving official recognition from the state legislature to a Georgia resident's literary and community achievements.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Dr. Black's academic career, published novels, award nominations, and founding of a youth mentoring organization.
- The first resolving clause formally commends Dr. Black and wishes him continued health, happiness, and success.
- The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Dr. Black.
From the bill
“Dr. Daniel Black is a nationally renowned and award-winning novelist, scholar, and community leader”
“the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. Daniel Black for his outstanding impact on the State of Georgia”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Park Cannon (D, HD-058)
- Bryce Berry (D, HD-056)
- Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)
- El-Mahdi Holly (D, HD-116)
Topics
- commemorative resolution
- Georgia authors
- Clark Atlanta University
- community mentorship