Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 523: The Links, Incorporated; Georgia Links Day At The Capitol; March 10, 2025; recognize
Last action March 6, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes March 10, 2025, as Georgia Links Day At The Capitol, honoring The Links, Incorporated, a national volunteer service organization, for its community service work.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It commends The Links, Incorporated, a nonprofit volunteer service organization founded in 1946 that focuses on supporting African American communities and people of African ancestry, for its history of community service and leadership. The resolution formally designates March 10, 2025, as Georgia Links Day At The Capitol in honor of the organization's contributions. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to The Links, Incorporated as a keepsake of the honor.
What the bill does
- Commends The Links, Incorporated for its history of community service, volunteerism, and leadership.
- Officially designates March 10, 2025, as Georgia Links Day At The Capitol.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names The Links, Incorporated, a national volunteer service organization with Georgia members, and its recognition day at the state Capitol. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare the commemorative copy.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect; it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its significance is symbolic, providing formal state recognition of an organization's community service on a specific day at the Capitol.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe The Links, Incorporated's founding in 1946, its mission, core values, and its five programmatic focus areas.
- The resolving clause formally commends the organization and designates March 10, 2025, as Georgia Links Day At The Capitol.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available to The Links, Incorporated.
From the bill
“The Links, Incorporated is one of the nation's oldest and largest volunteer service organizations, founded in 1946”
“recognize March 10, 2025, as Georgia Links Day At The Capitol in honor of their outstanding contributions to society”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Inga Willis (D, HD-55)
- Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- community service
- Georgia House of Representatives
- civic organizations