Georgia CommonsHR 371: 2025 Georgia Single Parent "Legacy Builders" Recognition and Award finalists, "Overcomer Founder" Award, "Ruth Brewster Endurance" Award, and Historian Award recipients for their achievements; commend
Last action February 24, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the finalists and award recipients of the 2025 Georgia Single Parent "Legacy Builders" Recognition and Awards, an annual event celebrating single parents statewide.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives. It recognizes 38 single parents nominated for the 2025 Georgia Single Parent "Legacy Builders" Recognition and Awards, an annual event started in 2019 by The National Leadership Group Inc. and former State Representative Valencia Stovall to celebrate single parents' achievements. The resolution names specific award winners, including recipients of the "Overcomer Founder" Award, the "Ruth Brewster Endurance" Award, and a new Historian Award introduced in 2025. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the named recipients. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it simply expresses the House's recognition and good wishes for the honorees.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends 38 finalists nominated for the 2025 Georgia Single Parent "Legacy Builders" Recognition and Awards.
- Names specific recipients of the "Overcomer Founder" Award, the "Ruth Brewster Endurance" Award, and the new Historian Award.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to each named recipient.
- Does not create any new law, funding, or program; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition by the House.
Who it affects
The resolution directly affects the named single parents being honored, including award recipients from cities such as Atlanta, Marietta, Sandy Springs, and Riverdale, as well as The National Leadership Group Inc., which organizes the annual awards event.
Why it matters
While the resolution carries no legal or financial effect, it gives official state recognition to single parents who have overcome hardship, which can bring public attention and honor to their personal and community achievements.
Key provisions
- Recites the history of the awards, noting House Resolution 279 established Georgia Single Parent Day on March 21 each year.
- Lists the 2025 'Legacy Builders' finalists by name, award category, and city, covering categories like Education, Business Owner, and Faith-Based.
- Names the 'Overcomer Founder' Award recipients (Dr. Hazel Jay and Christopher Walls) and the 'Ruth Brewster Endurance' Award recipient (Rhema Davis).
- Names the first-ever Historian Award recipient, Dr. Melody Kelley of Sandy Springs.
- Resolves that the House recognizes and commends the recipients and directs the Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to them.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend the recipients of the 2025 Georgia Single Parent "Legacy Builders" Recognition and Awards for their exceptional role as single-parent leaders and extend best wishes for continued success.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
- Regina Lewis-Ward (D, HD-115)
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
- Imani Barnes (D, HD-086)
- Mike Cameron (R, HD-001)
Topics
- single parents
- legislative recognition
- community awards
- Georgia House resolution