--- title: HR 1786. National Council of Negro Women Inc.-Georgia State Coalition; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1786 cite_as: HR 1786, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1786 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1786.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1786/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74249 date: 2026-03-18 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. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1785.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1787.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 134 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1786.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1786 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-03-18 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Mary Ann Santos - Billy Mitchell - Teddy Reese - Carl Gilliard - Derrick Jackson - Karlton Howard text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1786/2025 upstream_id: 2135873 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - civic engagement - women's advocacy organizations - legislative recognition - voter education --- # HR 1786. National Council of Negro Women Inc.-Georgia State Coalition; recognize ## Text House Resolution 1786 By: Representatives Santos of the 117th, Mitchell of the 88th, Reese of the 140th, Gilliard of the 162nd, Jackson of the 68th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the National Council of Negro Women Inc.—Georgia State Coalition; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the National Council of Negro Women Inc. (NCNW) was founded in 1935 by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune to serve as a unified voice for African American women, their families, and communities, and it continues to advance equity, leadership, and opportunity across the nation; and WHEREAS, the NCNW Georgia State Coalition represents a network of dedicated sections across the State of Georgia working to improve the quality of life for women, children, families, and communities through education, advocacy, and civic engagement; and WHEREAS, the members of the NCNW Georgia State Coalition have demonstrated a longstanding commitment to public service by promoting voter education, health equity, economic empowerment, educational advancement, and social justice initiatives that strengthen communities throughout Georgia; and WHEREAS, the Coalition's Day at the Capitol provides an important opportunity for members from across the state to engage with elected officials, learn about the legislative process, and advocate for policies that support the well-being and advancement of Georgia's diverse communities; and WHEREAS, through initiatives such as civic education, legislative advocacy, and community partnerships, the NCNW Georgia State Coalition continues to empower citizens to participate in the democratic process and work collaboratively to build a stronger, more equitable Georgia; and WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to honor the invaluable contributions of the National Council of Negro Women and recognize its leadership in promoting civic responsibility, community engagement, and social progress throughout the State of Georgia. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend the National Council of Negro Women Inc.—Georgia State Coalition for its dedication to service and advocacy and extend best wishes for a successful NCNW Georgia Day at the Capitol. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press. ## 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 formally recognizes and commends the National Council of Negro Women Inc. Georgia State Coalition for its community service and advocacy work. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It honors the National Council of Negro Women Inc. (NCNW), founded in 1935 by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, and specifically its Georgia State Coalition, a network of local sections working on issues like voter education, health equity, economic empowerment, and educational advancement across the state. The resolution recognizes the Coalition's annual Day at the Capitol, an event where members meet with elected officials and learn about the legislative process. The House resolves to commend the Coalition for its service and advocacy and wish it well for the event. It also directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends the National Council of Negro Women Inc. Georgia State Coalition for its civic and community work. - Extends the House's best wishes for a successful NCNW Georgia Day at the Capitol event. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a commemorative resolution rather than a bill. ### Who it affects The National Council of Negro Women Inc. Georgia State Coalition and its members and sections across Georgia are the direct subjects of this recognition. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must distribute copies of the resolution. ### Why it matters The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It gives official state recognition to the Coalition's advocacy on voter education, health equity, and economic empowerment, and highlights its Day at the Capitol as a way for members to engage with lawmakers. ### Key provisions - The resolution's preamble outlines the history of NCNW, founded in 1935 by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, and the work of its Georgia State Coalition. - The operative resolving clause has the House recognize and commend the Coalition and wish it success for its Day at the Capitol. - A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies for public and press distribution. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-18) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-18) - Sponsors: Mary Ann Santos, Billy Mitchell, Teddy Reese, Carl Gilliard, Derrick Jackson, Karlton Howard - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74249 > The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1786.md?full=1