HR 346: National Association of Black Women in Construction; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC), a national organization founded in 1991, and its Atlanta chapter, established in 2020. The resolution describes the group's mission of increasing opportunities for Black women in construction and highlights community service projects, including partnerships with a local elementary school, a home repair program for seniors and veterans, and a men's health initiative. The resolution notes NABWIC's legislative advocacy work and its planned participation in a Legislative Brunch at the Georgia Legislative Building. It concludes by having the House commend the organization and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to NABWIC. It does not create any new law, funding, or requirement.

• Formally commends the National Association of Black Women in Construction and its Atlanta chapter for their work and community contributions.
• Recites the organization's history, mission, and recent community service projects as findings of the House.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to the organization.
• Creates no new law, funding, program, or enforceable requirement; it is a symbolic honor.

This resolution directly names and honors the National Association of Black Women in Construction and its Atlanta chapter. It has no legal effect on other individuals, businesses, or government agencies in Georgia.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences; it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is a formal, public statement of recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives for the organization's community work.

• The preamble ('whereas' clauses) recounts NABWIC's founding in 1991 and its Atlanta chapter's establishment in 2020.
• The preamble describes specific community service projects, including a 2023 school wellness space and 2024 home repair and health initiatives.
• The resolved clause formally commends NABWIC for its contributions and extends best wishes for continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to NABWIC.

1. 2025-02-20House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-20House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-20House Hopper (House)

• Angela Moore (D, HD-091)Primary sponsor

• legislative commendation
• Black women in construction
• Atlanta community organizations
• construction industry