HR 1637: Baldwin, C. Synamon; Phenomenal Woman of Bold Leadership, courage, and unwavering commitment to justice; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives commends C. Synamon Baldwin, who has served as president of the NAACP Clayton County Branch, for her decades of civic and civil rights work. It recounts her upbringing in Detroit by parents active in the Civil Rights Movement, her move to Atlanta in 1977, her mentorship under Ralph David Abernathy Sr., and her work founding the Clayton Homeowners Association and leading NAACP voter education and youth development efforts. The resolution formally recognizes her as a 'Phenomenal Woman of Bold Leadership' and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. It carries no changes to Georgia law and creates no funding, penalties, or ongoing legal obligations; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition passed by the House.

• Formally recognizes C. Synamon Baldwin as a 'Phenomenal Woman of Bold Leadership' for her civil rights and community work in Clayton County.
• Commends her contributions to Clayton County, the State of Georgia, and the broader civil and human rights movement.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Baldwin.
• Creates no changes to Georgia law, no funding, and no enforceable requirements; it is purely a ceremonial honor.

The resolution directly names and honors C. Synamon Baldwin, president of the NAACP Clayton County Branch. It also references the Clayton Homeowners Association, the NAACP, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with distributing a copy of the resolution.

This resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally; it does not change any law, spend any money, or create any new rights or obligations. Its practical effect is limited to a public, formal statement of recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives for one individual's community service.

• The first resolving clause has the House of Representatives recognize C. Synamon Baldwin's leadership, courage, faith, and community service.
• The second resolving clause commends her contributions to Clayton County, Georgia, and the civil and human rights movement.
• The third resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Baldwin.

1. 2026-03-06House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-06House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-06House Hopper (House)

• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)Primary sponsor
• Eric Bell (D, HD-075)
• Yasmin Neal (D, HD-079)

• civil rights recognition
• NAACP
• Clayton County
• legislative honors