Georgia CommonsHR 24: Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta; commend
Last action January 14, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends the Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta, a business group focused on corporate volunteering, for its work over more than three decades.
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In plain language
This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring the Corporate Volunteer Council (CVC) of Atlanta, an organization founded in 1992 that helps member companies engage in community volunteering and social impact work. The resolution recounts the group's history, its recognition as CVC of the Year by Points of Light, its current leadership, and its membership of more than 90 businesses and nonprofits, including companies like Delta Air Lines, Deloitte, and Amazon. The House resolves to commend the organization and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to the group.
What the bill does
- Formally commends the Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta for its work supporting corporate community engagement.
- States the House's recognition of the group's history, leadership, and membership without creating any new law or funding.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta and its leaders. It has no regulatory or financial effect on Georgia businesses, nonprofits, or residents generally.
Why it matters
As a ceremonial resolution, this measure carries symbolic rather than practical weight. It does not alter any Georgia statute, create funding, or impose requirements, but it gives the organization official recognition from the state legislature.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the CVC of Atlanta's founding in 1992, its recognition by Points of Light, and its current officers.
- The resolving clause commends the organization for its dedication to businesses in Georgia and beyond.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the organization.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend the Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta for its longstanding dedication to businesses operating in the State of Georgia and beyond”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Mike Cheokas (R, HD-151)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- corporate volunteering
- Atlanta business community