House Resolution 36
By: Representatives Seabaugh of the 34th, Townsend of the 179th, DeLoach of the 167th,
Sainz of the 180th, and Efstration of the 104th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending the Ahmaud Arbery Foundation; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, on February 23, 2020, Ahmaud Arbery, a vibrant and promising young man,
tragically lost his life in an incident that reverberated across Georgia and the nation, shedding
light on the urgent need for racial justice and equality; and
WHEREAS, in the wake of this heartbreaking loss, Ahmaud's mother, Ms. Wanda
Cooper-Jones, demonstrated extraordinary strength and resilience by founding the Ahmaud
Arbery Foundation, transforming her personal grief into a movement for meaningful change;
and
WHEREAS, the Ahmaud Arbery Foundation is dedicated to promoting racial justice,
fostering youth empowerment, and creating stronger, safer communities through advocacy,
education, and outreach programs; and
WHEREAS, the foundation's work includes efforts to bridge divides, support marginalized
communities, and inspire the next generation to embrace inclusion, equity, and fairness; and
WHEREAS, through the foundation, the legacy of Ahmaud Arbery serves as a call to action
for all Georgians to work toward a society where every individual can live with dignity,
safety, and the freedom to pursue their dreams; and
WHEREAS, the Ahmaud Arbery Foundation has become a symbol of hope and progress,
reminding us that even in the face of adversity, compassion and determination can drive
meaningful societal change.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body extend their deepest gratitude
to Ms. Wanda Cooper-Jones for her courage and leadership as well as honor the enduring
legacy of Ahmaud Arbery, whose story continues to inspire change across the state and
beyond.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the
Ahmaud Arbery Foundation.