Georgia CommonsHR 1934: Raksha, Inc.; celebration of its 30th anniversary; recognize
Last action March 25, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes Raksha Inc., a South Asian community service organization, on its 30th anniversary of helping survivors of domestic violence and related abuse.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Raksha Inc., a nonprofit that has spent 30 years serving survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, stalking, and strangulation, with a focus on Georgia's South Asian community. The resolution recounts the organization's history, including the leadership of Executive Director Aparna Bhattacharyya since its 1995 founding, and describes its work in crisis intervention, legal advocacy, counseling referrals, and youth leadership programs across the state. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends Raksha Inc. and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization as a keepsake of the recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Raksha Inc. by name for 30 years of service to survivors of violence in Georgia.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Raksha Inc.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic statement of appreciation from the House of Representatives.
Who it affects
Raksha Inc., its staff, board, volunteers, and Executive Director Aparna Bhattacharyya are the direct subjects of this recognition. It also touches survivors of domestic violence and related crimes in Georgia's South Asian and broader communities whom the organization serves.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect but serves as an official, public acknowledgment by the Georgia House of Representatives of an organization's three decades of service, which can raise its visibility and validate its work to the community and potential supporters.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Raksha Inc.'s 30-year history of serving survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, stalking, and strangulation.
- It credits Executive Director Aparna Bhattacharyya, who joined as a volunteer in 1995 and has led the organization since 1998, with its growth into a nationally recognized model.
- The resolving clause has the House of Representatives recognize and commend Raksha Inc. on its 30th anniversary.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to Raksha Inc.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Raksha Inc. upon the celebration of its 30th anniversary and express their profound appreciation for three decades of dedicated service to the people of Georgia and the nation.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Long Tran (D, HD-080)
- Michelle Au (D, HD-050)
- Tanya Miller (D, HD-062)
- Saira Draper (D, HD-090)
- Akbar Ali (D, HD-106)
- Marvin Lim (D, HD-098)
Topics
- domestic violence services
- commendation resolution
- South Asian community
- victim advocacy