--- title: HR 522. The Associate of St. Augustine Alumni-Atlanta; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr522 cite_as: HR 522, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr522 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr522.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr522/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71205 date: 2025-03-06 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-12 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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The Associate of St. Augustine Alumni-Atlanta; commend ## Text House Resolution 522 By: Representatives Dawson of the 65th, Crawford of the 89th, Flournoy of the 74th, Smith of the 41st, Myles of the 126th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending The Associate of St. Augustine Alumni-Atlanta; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, The Associate of St. Augustine Alumni-Atlanta (ASAAA) is a distinguished network of graduates from St. Augustine's academic programs dedicated to fostering lifelong connections among its members and supporting the institution's mission; and WHEREAS, ASAAA serves as a vital hub for alumni to connect, share experiences, and contribute to the continued growth and success of St. Augustine, ensuring that the impact of its education extends far beyond graduation; and WHEREAS, ASAAA actively engages in charitable initiatives and service projects throughout the Atlanta community, partnering with local schools, shelters, and other organizations in need of support to uphold the spirit of service instilled by St. Augustine; and WHEREAS, the association organizes reunions, networking opportunities, and fundraising events such as charity dinners, silent auctions, and golf tournaments to foster fellowship and generate resources for scholarships, student programs, and institutional needs; and WHEREAS, through initiatives like The ASAAA Scholarship and Mentorship Fundraiser, ASAAA provides financial aid, mentorship opportunities, and annual college tours to support St. Augustine students as they pursue higher education; and WHEREAS, the association is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the legacy of St. Augustine by encouraging alumni to contribute to the growth of future generations through mentorship, storytelling, and engagement in initiatives that ensure the continuation of the institution's values and traditions; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this distinguished organization be appropriately honored during this special time. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that 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. 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 Associate of St. Augustine Alumni-Atlanta. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution formally commends The Associate of St. Augustine Alumni-Atlanta, an alumni network of St. Augustine's University graduates, for its education, mentorship, and community service work. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It recognizes The Associate of St. Augustine Alumni-Atlanta (ASAAA), a network of alumni 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, reunions, networking events, and partnerships with local schools and shelters. It does not change any Georgia law or create any funding or program. It simply states the House's recognition and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends The Associate of St. Augustine Alumni-Atlanta for its work in education, mentorship, and community service. - States the House's best wishes for the organization's continued success in its mission. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization. - Creates no new law, funding, penalty, or program; it is a purely ceremonial statement by the House. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors The Associate of St. Augustine Alumni-Atlanta, an alumni group tied to St. Augustine's academic programs, along with its members and the Atlanta community groups it partners with, such as local schools and shelters. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not change Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is symbolic: a formal, public statement of recognition from the Georgia House that the organization can keep as an honor. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe ASAAA's mission, its charitable and mentorship activities, and its fundraising events supporting St. Augustine's students. - The resolving clause formally commends ASAAA for its work in education, mentorship, and community service and extends best wishes for its continued success. - A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to ASAAA. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-06) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-06) - Sponsors: Robert Dawson, Omari Crawford, Robert Flournoy, Michael Smith, L.C. Myles, Teddy Reese - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71205 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr522.md?full=1