Georgia CommonsHR 36: Ahmaud Arbery Foundation; commend
Last action January 16, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends the Ahmaud Arbery Foundation for its racial justice and youth empowerment work and honors Ahmaud Arbery's mother, Wanda Cooper-Jones, for founding it.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes the Ahmaud Arbery Foundation, an organization founded by Wanda Cooper-Jones after her son Ahmaud Arbery was killed in an incident in 2020. The resolution states the foundation works on racial justice, youth empowerment, and building safer, more inclusive communities through advocacy, education, and outreach. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends the foundation for its work, thanks Cooper-Jones for her leadership, and honors Arbery's legacy. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the foundation.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends the Ahmaud Arbery Foundation for its work on racial justice and youth empowerment.
- Extends the House's gratitude to Wanda Cooper-Jones for founding the foundation and for her leadership.
- Honors the legacy of Ahmaud Arbery as part of the resolution's stated purpose.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the foundation.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors the Ahmaud Arbery Foundation and its founder, Wanda Cooper-Jones. It does not impose any obligations, funding, or legal changes on any other group, agency, or Georgia resident.
Why it matters
As a commendatory resolution, this measure carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It creates an official state record of the Georgia House's recognition of the foundation's work and of Ahmaud Arbery's legacy, but it does not create new rights, funding, or requirements for anyone.
Key provisions
- The first resolving clause recognizes and commends the Ahmaud Arbery Foundation for its work on racial justice and youth empowerment.
- The second resolving clause extends gratitude to Wanda Cooper-Jones and honors Ahmaud Arbery's legacy.
- The third resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for the foundation.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend the Ahmaud Arbery Foundation for its vital work in promoting racial justice and youth empowerment as well as its unwavering commitment to building a better and more equitable Georgia”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Devan Seabaugh (R, HD-034)
- Rick Townsend (R, HD-179)
- Buddy DeLoach (R, HD-167)
- Steven Sainz (R, HD-180)
- Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)
Topics
- Ahmaud Arbery
- racial justice
- youth empowerment
- legislative commendation