--- title: HR 1637. Baldwin, C. Synamon; Phenomenal Woman of Bold Leadership, courage, and unwavering commitment to justice; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1637 cite_as: HR 1637, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1637 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1637.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1637/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73972 date: 2026-03-06 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Synamon; Phenomenal Woman of Bold Leadership, courage, and unwavering commitment to justice; commend ## Text House Resolution 1637 By: Representatives Scott of the 76th, Bell of the 75th, and Neal of the 79th A RESOLUTION Honoring C. Synamon Baldwin as a Phenomenal Woman of Bold Leadership, courage, and unwavering commitment to justice; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, C. Synamon Baldwin, President of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Clayton County Branch, has exemplified fearless leadership, principled advocacy, and steadfast devotion to the advancement of political, educational, social, and economic equality; and WHEREAS, at the tender age of thirteen, a classroom assignment–100 Years of Lynching by Ralph Ginzburg– opened her eyes to the brutal realities of racism in America, igniting a lifelong fire for justice and awakening in her a righteous determination to confront oppression with courage and conviction; and WHEREAS, raised in Detroit by parents deeply engaged in the Civil Rights Movement, she inherited both the strength of protest and the discipline of strategy that was guided by the influence of her father, Leonard Baldwin, a friend of Malcolm X, and her mother, Thelma Baldwin, who embraced the nonviolent philosophy of Martin Luther King Jr.; and WHEREAS, in 1977, upon relocating to Atlanta, she joined West Hunter Street Baptist Church under the leadership of civil rights icon Ralph David Abernathy Sr., who became her mentor and helped refine her understanding that "protest politics educates and mobilizes, and electoral politics secures protection under the law"; and WHEREAS, following a near-fatal automobile accident in 2003 and a two-year recovery, she emerged stronger and more determined than ever, co-founding the Clayton Homeowners Association alongside her Aunt Judy Heard to promote civic literacy, community engagement, and direct access to elected officials, empowering residents with the knowledge of how and where to seek redress and accountability; and WHEREAS, in 2010, inspired by a conversation with her grandson about stepping into leadership when the time calls, she answered that same call herself, assuming the presidency of the Clayton County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and leading with integrity, nonpartisanship, and an unwavering commitment to voter education, voter registration, and civic empowerment; and WHEREAS, under her bold stewardship, the chapter has strengthened educational and youth development initiatives, including expanding participation in the NAACP's Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO), cultivating academic excellence, artistic achievement, and leadership among African-American youth; and WHEREAS, her advocacy has extended beyond local borders through the reestablishment of NAACP Prison Branches within the Southeast Region Bureau of Prisons, affirming that justice and dignity must reach even the most marginalized among us; and WHEREAS, as a trusted political consultant at the local, county, state, and federal levels, she has helped shape campaigns and leaders while maintaining the NAACP's proud tradition of nonpartisan service; and WHEREAS, on May 1, 2026, she will launch the Baldwin Abernathy Bottoms Collective, ensuring that her legacy of strategic advocacy, civic engagement, and intergenerational empowerment continues for generations to come; and WHEREAS, now completing her fifth and final term as chapter president, C. Synamon Baldwin leaves a distinguished legacy defined by unapologetic service, moral courage, steadfast faith, and deep pride in community; and WHEREAS, above all, she is a devoted grandmother to Detronia Irby, IV, and Raynard Selassie Lanier, III, whose love fuels her life's mission and whose future inspires her fearless obedience to God and relentless pursuit of justice. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize C. Synamon Baldwin as a Phenomenal Woman of Bold Leadership, whose life reflects the highest ideals of courage, faith, community service, and transformational leadership. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that her extraordinary contributions to Clayton County, the State of Georgia, and the broader movement for civil and human rights are celebrated, honored, and commended with deepest appreciation and respect. 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 C. Synamon Baldwin. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution honors C. Synamon Baldwin, president of the NAACP Clayton County Branch, for her civil rights advocacy and community leadership in Clayton County. ### Plain-language summary 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. ### What it does - 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. ### Who it affects 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. ### Why it matters 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. ### Key provisions - 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-06) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-06) - Sponsors: Sandra Scott, Eric Bell, Yasmin Neal - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73972 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1637.md?full=1