HR 443: Raising Expectations Inc.; commend

This is a commemorative resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It honors Raising Expectations Inc., a nonprofit founded by Dr. Maria Armstrong and Tangee Allen while they were college students at Georgia State University, for providing tutoring and mentoring to African American youth in Decatur and other Atlanta neighborhoods. The resolution describes the organization's history and programs, including its Academic Tutorial Academy and Project D.R.E.A.M., which combine academic tutoring, mentoring, STEM exposure, and college preparation. It states that the House commends the organization for its contributions to youth development and education, and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to the nonprofit. It creates no new requirements, funding, or penalties.

• Formally commends Raising Expectations Inc. for 27 years of youth development and education work in Atlanta communities.
• States sincere best wishes from the House of Representatives for the nonprofit's continued success.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.
• Creates no changes to Georgia law, funding, or regulations; it is a symbolic honor rather than legislation.

The resolution directly names Raising Expectations Inc., its founders Dr. Maria Armstrong and Tangee Allen, and the youth it serves in Decatur, East Lake, Pittsburgh, Vine City, English Avenue, Washington Park, and the Westside neighborhoods of Atlanta.

The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians beyond a formal, public statement of recognition. It serves as an official record of the House's appreciation for the nonprofit's youth tutoring and mentoring programs, which the organization can display or share.

• The resolution's whereas clauses recount the founding of Raising Expectations Inc. by two Georgia State University students and its 27 years of operation in Atlanta communities.
• It describes the organization's programs, including the Academic Tutorial Academy and Project D.R.E.A.M., which offer tutoring, mentoring, and college preparation.
• The resolving clause formally commends the organization and wishes it continued success.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Raising Expectations Inc.

1. 2025-02-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-27House Hopper (House)

• El-Mahdi Holly (D, HD-116)Primary sponsor
• Bryce Berry (D, HD-56)
• Phil Olaleye (D, HD-59)
• Inga Willis (D, HD-55)
• Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-77)
• Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-95)

• youth mentoring
• education nonprofits
• Atlanta community programs
• legislative commendation