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HR 584: 85 Community Development Corporation; Executive Director Frank Lee; commend

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House Resolution 584

By: Representatives Lim of the 98th, Beckles of the 96th, Clark of the 108th, McClain of the 109th, and Park of the 107th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending the 85 Community Development Corporation and Executive Director Frank Lee; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the 85 Community Development Corporation (85CDC) was founded in 2022 by Executive Director Frank Lee to serve diverse immigrant communities along Interstate 85 in northeast metro Atlanta through culturally and linguistically appropriate services, economic stability programs, and community-driven development initiatives; and

WHEREAS, Executive Director Frank Lee wields extensive experience in community planning, transit equity, and federal grant management, previously working with nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles' Koreatown and Little Tokyo before returning to Atlanta to serve as a municipal planner and later as director of transportation for a local nonprofit, where he led the nation's first multilingual and culturally sensitive micro transit service; and

WHEREAS, since its founding, 85CDC has played a critical role in supporting immigrant communities in metro Atlanta, particularly in Gwinnett County, by prioritizing the hiring and training of multicultural, bilingual staff from within the community to ensure meaningful engagement with limited-English-proficient residents; and

WHEREAS, in 2024, 85CDC served 516 clients through its core programs, which included social services, legal services navigation, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) education, free tax preparation, and small business assistance, significantly contributing to the well-being of local residents; and

WHEREAS, in addition to direct services, 85CDC has strengthened community resilience through initiatives such as community cleanups, artist workshops, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training, and parent engagement programs; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this distinguished organization and civil leader 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 85 Community Development Corporation and Executive Director Frank Lee for their dedication to advancing community self-determination and equitable growth 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 the 85 Community Development Corporation and Executive Director Frank Lee.