HR 359: Black Economic Empowerment and Black Excellence; Black History Month; honor

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives celebrates Black History Month by honoring Black Economic Empowerment and Black Excellence. It highlights Dr. Jacqueline Mohair, founder of several educational and business organizations, and the Economic Empowerment Summit and Black Excellence Historic Brunch held at Ebenezer Baptist Church. The resolution reviews history, from the forced enslavement of Africans beginning in the 17th century to the achievements of figures such as Frederick Douglass, Rosa Parks, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It also notes the 1926 origin of Black History Month under Dr. Carter G. Woodson and the 2016 opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The House resolves to celebrate these contributions, encourage nationwide observance of Black History Month, and directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

• Formally celebrates Black Economic Empowerment and Black Excellence during Black History Month on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Recognizes Dr. Jacqueline Mohair and the TIUA School of Business for hosting the Economic Empowerment Summit and Black Excellence Historic Brunch.
• Encourages all Americans to use Black History Month as an opportunity to learn about history and reflect on progress toward equality.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

This resolution primarily recognizes Dr. Jacqueline Mohair and her affiliated organizations, along with African American historical figures and communities honored during Black History Month. It also directs an administrative action by the Clerk of the House of Representatives.

As a ceremonial resolution, it does not change Georgia law but publicly records the legislature's recognition of Black History Month and specific individuals and events, which can raise awareness and provide formal acknowledgment for local honorees.

• The resolution's whereas clauses recount African American history, from forced enslavement through the civil rights era, and the 1926 founding of Black History Month by Dr. Carter G. Woodson.
• The resolved clause has the House celebrate Black Economic Empowerment and Black Excellence and honor Black History Month.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press, a standard administrative step for ceremonial resolutions.

1. 2025-02-21House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-21House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-21House Hopper (House)

• Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)Primary sponsor

• Black History Month
• Georgia House resolutions
• African American history
• economic empowerment