House Resolution 2024
By: Representatives Lim of the 98th, Lupton of the 83rd, Clark of the 108th, and Olaleye of the
59th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Daniel Campos; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Daniel Campos is a first-generation college graduate and a dedicated
community organizer with Poder Latinx; and
WHEREAS, after earning his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a minor in
Economics from Georgia State University, Daniel has committed himself to empowering the
Latino community through civic engagement and youth mobilization; and
WHEREAS, Daniel Campos, a father of two, became involved in advocacy after
experiencing the loss of his first son, Isaac, who passed away 20 days after birth; and
WHEREAS, Daniel was a full-time worker, a part-time worker, and a full-time student at
Georgia State University; without access to paid leave, his family faced significant economic
and personal hardship during an already difficult period of grief; and
WHEREAS, Daniel had to choose his job over the health of his wife and his own mental
health; this experience highlighted the critical need for paid leave policies that allow families
the time and stability to care for themselves and their loved ones during moments of crisis;
and
WHEREAS, this experience was the beginning of Daniel’s journey in educating his
community about the importance of Paid Leave; and
WHEREAS, Daniel has organized community events to educate the public about the
importance of paid leave and mobilized Georgians to advocate for this benefit that would
ensure all Georgians can take time to care for themselves or a loved one when needed; and
WHEREAS, he has helped convene community members, organizations, and elected
officials, including leading a press conference commemorating the 33rd anniversary of the
Family and Medical Leave Actand advocate for bills that continue to push a care agenda for
all Georgians; and
WHEREAS, since 2023, Daniel has supported Poder Latinx’s mission to expand civic
participation and has contributed to the registration of 258 new voters throughout the state
of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, he has built strong partnerships with 10 high schools across Gwinnett County,
where he organized voter registration drives during lunch periods, recruited and mentored
new youth volunteers, and created spaces to hear directly from students about the issues
impacting their communities; and
WHEREAS, he also led a successful community health fair that connected student athletes
with free health services and sports physicals, expanding access to essential care; and
WHEREAS, Daniel has further strengthened civic engagement by leading multiple
citizenship information sessions to educate community members about the naturalization
process; and
WHEREAS, in 2024, he supported legal permanent residents through their citizenship
applications in partnership with Asian American Advancing Justice–Atlanta and Mi Familia
en Acción, helping expand access to resources and opportunities for new Americans; and
WHEREAS, Daniel has mobilized more than 40 youth students by helping them become
public speakers at community events, organizing class presentations, volunteering at
community events, and leading students to the Capitol during legislative sessions to speak
with their elected officials about issues they care about; and
WHEREAS, he has led “Know Your Rights” trainings and community events as well as
after-school class meetings, while also distributing “Know Your Rights” cards throughout
the community to ensure families have access to critical information and resources; and
WHEREAS, Daniel has collected and elevated stories from community members about the
issues most affecting their lives, including immigration, paid leave, and voting rights, and
has brought these voices directly to the State Capitol through his advocacy on behalf of the
Latino community; and
WHEREAS, Daniel advocated, coordinated, and led a school field trip that brought 60
students and 6 teachers from Shiloh High School to the Georgia State Capitol, providing
students with a firsthand opportunity to learn about state government and the importance of
civic engagement; and
WHEREAS, for many of the students, it was their first time visiting the Capitol, and several
shared that they had never imagined they would have the chance to be there; and
WHEREAS, Daniel Campos is deeply committed to educating our youth, as they are the next
generation that will make a difference in every election, and through his work, he continues
to break down barriers by providing bilingual education and expanding access to civic
engagement opportunities within the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body commend Daniel Campos for his contributions to the youth in
Georgia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to
Daniel Campos.