Georgia CommonsHR 253: Pace Day at the Capitol; February 26, 2025; recognize
Last action February 12, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes February 26, 2025, as Pace Day at the Capitol, honoring the Pace Center for Girls for its work supporting girls affected by trauma and the juvenile justice system.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives designates February 26, 2025, as Pace Day at the Capitol to honor the Pace Center for Girls, an organization founded in 1985 that provides free academics, counseling, and life skills programs for girls affected by trauma. The resolution describes the organization's history and mission, noting it now serves more than 3,000 girls annually across Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. It does not change any Georgia law; it directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the Pace Center for Girls.
What the bill does
- Designates February 26, 2025, as Pace Day at the Capitol in the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Formally recognizes the Pace Center for Girls for its work providing education, counseling, and life skills training to girls.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the Pace Center for Girls, an organization serving girls in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution.
Why it matters
This is a ceremonial honor with no legal or funding effect. It publicly recognizes the Pace Center for Girls' work supporting girls affected by trauma and involvement in the juvenile justice system, but it does not create programs, spend money, or change any Georgia statute.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause recognizes February 26, 2025, as Pace Day at the Capitol in honor of the Pace Center for Girls.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to the organization.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize February 26, 2025, as Pace Day at the Capitol in honor of the Pace Center for Girls' years of service on behalf of women and girls in need.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Miriam Paris (D, HD-142)
- Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)
- Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)
- Floyd Griffin (D, HD-149)
- Dale Washburn (R, HD-144)
- Lydia Glaize (D, HD-067)
Topics
- Pace Center for Girls
- commemorative resolution
- juvenile justice
- girls' education