Georgia CommonsHR 1638: Empower Her, Elevate All; presented by UBiG-WE Foundation; commend
Last action March 6, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Empower Her, Elevate All, a women's empowerment program presented by the UBiG-WE Foundation, for its work supporting women and communities across the state.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or obligations. It praises Empower Her, Elevate All, an initiative described as offering mentorship, leadership development, education, and community engagement for women and girls, and credits the UBiG-WE Foundation's leadership for fostering opportunities in entrepreneurship, public service, and personal growth. The resolution states that the House commends the program for its commitment to empowering women and strengthening communities throughout Georgia. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the UBiG-WE Foundation and the program's leadership. It creates no new rules, funding, or penalties.
What the bill does
- Formally commends the Empower Her, Elevate All program and the UBiG-WE Foundation on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- States the House's recognition of the program's work in mentorship, leadership development, education, and community engagement for women and girls.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the foundation and program leadership.
- Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties since it is a commendatory resolution rather than a law.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the UBiG-WE Foundation and the leadership of the Empower Her, Elevate All program, who receive the House's formal commendation and a printed copy of the resolution. It has no legal effect on the broader public.
Why it matters
Resolutions like this one carry symbolic rather than legal weight; they do not change Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Their significance is public recognition, giving the named organization and program formal acknowledgment from the state legislature.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Empower Her, Elevate All as a mentorship, leadership, education, and community engagement initiative for women and girls.
- The resolved clause states that the House commends the program and the UBiG-WE Foundation for empowering women and strengthening Georgia communities.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the foundation and program leadership.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Empower Her, Elevate All, a Women's Empowerment Program presented by UBiG-WE Foundation, for its outstanding commitment to empowering women and strengthening communities throughout Georgia”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
- Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)
- Akbar Ali (D, HD-106)
- Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
- Imani Barnes (D, HD-086)
- Lisa Campbell (D, HD-035)
Topics
- women's empowerment
- community recognition
- House resolution
- UBiG-WE Foundation