HR 186: Urban League of Greater Atlanta Young Professionals and the Urban League of the River Valley Young Professionals; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives formally recognizes two organizations: the Urban League of Greater Atlanta Young Professionals (ULGA-YP) and the Urban League of the River Valley Young Professionals (ULRV-YP), whose Columbus chapter is marking its 10th anniversary this year. The resolution states that both groups work on leadership development, education, workforce development, and social and economic equality in their communities. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends both organizations, thanks them for their work with young professionals and underserved communities, wishes them continued success, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the two groups.

• Formally recognizes and commends the Urban League of Greater Atlanta Young Professionals and the Urban League of the River Valley Young Professionals.
• States the House's gratitude for the groups' work improving the lives of young professionals and underserved communities in Georgia.
• Extends best wishes for continued success to both organizations.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to both groups.

This resolution directly names and honors the Urban League of Greater Atlanta Young Professionals and the Urban League of the River Valley Young Professionals, including its Columbus chapter, along with the Clerk of the House, who is tasked with distributing copies.

The resolution carries no legal force and changes no Georgia statute. Its practical effect is symbolic: it gives official recognition from the state legislature to two organizations' community service and leadership work, which the groups can use as public acknowledgment of their efforts.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe ULGA-YP's mission of empowering young professionals in metro Atlanta and ULRV-YP's work serving professionals in the River Valley region.
• It notes the Columbus Chapter of ULRV-YP is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.
• The resolved clauses commend both groups for community service, leadership development, and advocacy for social and economic equality.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available for distribution to both organizations.

1. 2025-02-05House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-05House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-05House Hopper (House)

• Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)Primary sponsor
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
• Lydia Glaize (D, HD-067)
• Omari Crawford (D, HD-089)
• Phil Olaleye (D, HD-059)

• commendation resolution
• Urban League
• young professionals
• civic engagement
• Columbus Georgia