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title: HR 457. Jamil, Kito; commend
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date: 2025-02-28
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bill_number: HR 457
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
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chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2025-02-28
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Eric Bell
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  - community recognition
  - youth programs
  - mental health awareness
  - Atlanta
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# HR 457. Jamil, Kito; commend

## Text

House Resolution 457
By: Representative Bell of the 75th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Kito Jamil; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, thriving communities are built by individuals who lead with vision, courage,
and an unwavering commitment to service; and
WHEREAS, as President of New Era Atlanta, Kito Jamil has exemplified grassroots
leadership through his dedication to empowering residents, fostering unity, and ensuring the
safety and well-being of families across metro Atlanta; and
WHEREAS, under his leadership, New Era Atlanta has organized initiatives that provide
resources to underserved communities, educate residents on their rights, support
Black-owned businesses, and inspire collective action; and
WHEREAS, Kito Jamil has championed programs that invest in the future of our youth,
including the Youth Aviation Program, which exposes young people to opportunities in
aviation, and the Black Girls Have Tea Parties Too events, which instill the principles of
etiquette, class, and self-confidence in young Black girls aged 6 to 18; and
WHEREAS, recognizing that true community health includes mental well-being, Kito Jamil
has led the Mental Wealth initiative—an event designed to engage the community in
conversations about mental health by framing it within the value of wealth, understanding
that people often prioritize financial success but must also invest in their mental well-being;
and
WHEREAS, the Mental Wealth initiative has fundamentally shifted the community's
perspective on mental health, breaking stigmas and encouraging open dialogue around
emotional and psychological well-being; and
WHEREAS, Kito Jamil's work has not only transformed neighborhoods but has also ignited
a spirit of self-determination and civic engagement throughout the region; and
WHEREAS, his example stands as a beacon of hope, showing that when the people come
together, they can build a future rooted in strength, equity, and progress.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Kito Jamil, President of New Era Atlanta,
for his extraordinary contributions to the people of Atlanta and his lasting impact on
communities throughout Georgia as well as extend best wishes for continued success.
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 Kito
Jamil.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution commends Kito Jamil, president of New Era Atlanta, for his community leadership and youth and mental health programs in metro Atlanta.

### Plain-language summary

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it recognizes Kito Jamil, president of the organization New Era Atlanta, for his community work in the metro Atlanta area.
The resolution describes programs he has led, including the Youth Aviation Program, the Black Girls Have Tea Parties Too events, and the Mental Wealth initiative, which focuses on mental health awareness. The House formally commends Jamil for his contributions and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

### What it does

- Formally recognizes and commends Kito Jamil, President of New Era Atlanta, for his community leadership work.
- Cites specific programs he leads, including the Youth Aviation Program and the Black Girls Have Tea Parties Too events for girls aged 6 to 18.
- Highlights the Mental Wealth initiative as an effort to reduce stigma around mental health in the community.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Kito Jamil.
- Extends the House's best wishes to Jamil for continued success, with no changes to Georgia law or funding involved.

### Who it affects

This resolution directly names Kito Jamil and his organization, New Era Atlanta. It has no legal effect on any other group of Georgians; it is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change.

### Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal weight and changes no Georgia law, but it is an official public statement by the House of Representatives recognizing a named individual's community work, which becomes part of the legislative record.

### Key provisions

- The whereas clauses describe Kito Jamil's role as President of New Era Atlanta and his community initiatives, including youth programs and mental health outreach.
- The resolving clause formally commends Jamil for his contributions to Atlanta and Georgia communities.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for Jamil.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2025-02-28)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-28)
- Sponsors: Eric Bell
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71041

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