Georgia CommonsHR 2097: Center for Employment Opportunities Atlanta; commend
Last action April 2, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends the Center for Employment Opportunities Atlanta for its work helping people returning from incarceration find jobs and rebuild their lives.
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In plain language
This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the House of Representatives recognizing the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) Atlanta, an organization launched in August 2021 through partnerships with the GreenLight Fund and Georgia's Department of Human Services that helps people leaving incarceration find work. The resolution cites the group's results, including transitional job wages paid to participants, people placed in full time jobs, and studies showing reduced repeat offending and increased employment among people who complete the program. The House resolves to commend CEO Atlanta and directs the Clerk of the House to send the organization an official copy of the resolution as a form of recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends the Center for Employment Opportunities Atlanta for its workforce development work with returning citizens.
- States the House's support and best wishes for the organization's continued success, without creating any new law or funding.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to the organization.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the Center for Employment Opportunities Atlanta, which receives the formal recognition. It also references people returning from incarceration who use the organization's job training and placement services, along with partner groups like Fulton County Jail, the Gateway Center, and the Atlanta Hawks.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding effect but serves as an official public acknowledgment from the Georgia House of Representatives of an organization's work helping formerly incarcerated Georgians find stable employment, which can raise the group's public profile.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe CEO Atlanta's founding in 2021 and its services, including job readiness training, transitional employment, and job placement for returning citizens.
- The whereas clauses cite Fiscal Year 2025 outcomes: 143 individuals served, more than $325,000 paid in transitional job wages, and 61 people placed in full time jobs averaging $18.56 an hour.
- The resolution notes program evaluations showing a 22 percent reduction in recidivism and a 48 percent increase in employment after three years.
- The resolving clause formally commends CEO Atlanta on behalf of the House of Representatives.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend the Center for Employment Opportunities Atlanta for its many outstanding contributions on behalf of the citizens of this state and extend best wishes for continued success”
“findings showing a 22 percent reduction in recidivism and 48 percent increase in employment after three years”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Patty Stinson (D, HD-150)
- Phil Olaleye (D, HD-059)
- Derrick Jackson (D, HD-068)
- Robert Dawson (D, HD-065)
- Robert Flournoy (D, HD-074)
Topics
- reentry programs
- workforce development
- criminal justice
- Atlanta nonprofits