Georgia CommonsHR 1956: Scattering Resources, Incorporated, and its Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Tamara L. Moore; 16 years of extraordinary dedication to the homeless and disadvantaged communities of Atlanta, Georgia, and beyond; commend
Last action March 27, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Scattering Resources, Incorporated, and its founder Tamara L. Moore for 16 years of work helping homeless and disadvantaged people in Atlanta and beyond.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to any law. It recognizes Scattering Resources, Incorporated, a nonprofit founded in 2009 by Tamara L. Moore, for 16 years of work assisting people experiencing homelessness and poverty in metro Atlanta and internationally in places like Haiti and Puerto Rico. The resolution recounts the organization's history, including school supply drives, hygiene kit distributions, fundraisers, disaster relief efforts after Hurricane Maria, support for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and an annual Women's Empowerment Conference. It formally commends Moore and the organization for their service and directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to Moore and to the organization's board, staff, and volunteers.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Scattering Resources, Incorporated, and founder Tamara L. Moore for 16 years of service to homeless and disadvantaged communities.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to Moore and the organization's board, staff, and volunteers.
- Recites the organization's history of programs, including hygiene kit drives, disaster relief, and international humanitarian work, without creating any new legal requirement or funding.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names Scattering Resources, Incorporated, its founder Tamara L. Moore, and its staff, board, and volunteers. It has no regulatory effect on any other individuals, businesses, or government agencies in Georgia.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not change Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its significance is symbolic, giving official state recognition to a nonprofit's long-running charitable work in Atlanta and abroad.
Key provisions
- The resolution's preamble (the 'whereas' clauses) describes the founding of Scattering Resources in 2009 and its mission to help disadvantaged people in the United States and Haiti.
- The resolving clause formally commends Tamara L. Moore and Scattering Resources for 16 years of service to homeless and disadvantaged communities.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available for distribution to Moore and the organization's board, staff, and volunteers.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Scattering Resources, Incorporated, and its Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Tamara L. Moore, for 16 years of tireless and inspired service to the homeless and disadvantaged communities of Atlanta, Georgia, and beyond”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Samuel Park (D, HD-107)
- Akbar Ali (D, HD-106)
- Tanya Miller (D, HD-062)
- Park Cannon (D, HD-058)
- Inga Willis (D, HD-055)
- Betsy Holland (D, HD-054)
Topics
- homelessness
- nonprofit recognition
- Atlanta community service
- legislative commendation