Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 522: The Associate of St. Augustine Alumni-Atlanta; commend
Last action March 6, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends The Associate of St. Augustine Alumni-Atlanta, an alumni network of St. Augustine's graduates, for its education and community service work.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It recognizes The Associate of St. Augustine Alumni-Atlanta (ASAAA), a group of graduates from St. Augustine's academic programs, for its charitable work, mentorship programs, and fundraising efforts in the Atlanta area. The resolution describes ASAAA's activities, including scholarship and mentorship fundraisers, college tours, reunions, and community service partnerships with schools and shelters. It formally commends the organization for its commitment to education, mentorship, and community service and directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to the group.
What the bill does
- Formally commends The Associate of St. Augustine Alumni-Atlanta for its education, mentorship, and community service work.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor rather than binding legislation.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names The Associate of St. Augustine Alumni-Atlanta, its members, and the students and community partners who benefit from its scholarship, mentorship, and service programs in the Atlanta area.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians; it is a public statement of recognition. Its main real-world consequence is an official record and printed copy honoring the organization's charitable and educational contributions.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe ASAAA's mission, its charitable and service projects, and its scholarship and mentorship fundraising efforts.
- The resolved clause states that the House of Representatives recognizes and commends ASAAA for its work in education, mentorship, and community service.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to ASAAA.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend The Associate of St. Augustine Alumni-Atlanta for its exceptional commitment to education, mentorship, and community service and extend best wishes for continued success in its mission.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Robert Dawson (D, HD-65)
- Omari Crawford (D, HD-89)
- Robert Flournoy (D, HD-74)
- Michael Smith (D, HD-41)
- L.C. Myles (D, HD-126)
- Tremaine Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- alumni association
- community service
- education and mentorship