Georgia CommonsHR 1611: Women's Entrepreneurial Opportunity Project (WEOP); 26 years of service; commend
Last action March 6, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends the Women's Entrepreneurial Opportunity Project (WEOP) for 26 years of supporting women entrepreneurs and underserved communities in Georgia.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors the Women's Entrepreneurial Opportunity Project, known as WEOP, for more than 26 years of work promoting economic opportunity, leadership, and entrepreneurship among women and underserved communities. The resolution recounts WEOP's programs, including training, mentorship, financial education, and business development support for women entrepreneurs, along with its partnerships with community groups, corporations, and government agencies. It notes the timing coincides with Women's History Month. The resolution's operative effect is that the House formally commends WEOP and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization. It does not create any new law, funding, or program.
What the bill does
- Formally commends the Women's Entrepreneurial Opportunity Project for 26 years of service supporting women entrepreneurs.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to WEOP.
- Recites WEOP's history of training, mentorship, financial education, and business development programming without creating new legal requirements.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors the Women's Entrepreneurial Opportunity Project. It has no binding legal effect on other individuals, businesses, or agencies, since it is a commendation rather than a law.
Why it matters
This is a ceremonial resolution rather than a change to Georgia law. Its practical effect is limited to formal recognition from the House and a distributed copy of the resolution, without creating funding, regulations, or new rights or obligations for anyone.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe WEOP's 26-year history of programming for women entrepreneurs and underserved communities.
- The resolved clause has the House of Representatives commend WEOP for its service and its work promoting economic opportunity for women.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to WEOP.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend the Women's Entrepreneurial Opportunity Project (WEOP) for its 26 years of outstanding service”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
- Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-095)
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
- Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
Topics
- women entrepreneurs
- economic development
- commendation resolution
- Women's History Month