Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 632: Brown, Cocoa; TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day; March 20, 2025; recognize
Last action March 18, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends actress and comedian Cocoa Brown and designates March 20, 2025 as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day, honoring her career and community work.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally praises Cocoa Brown, an actress, comedian, and entrepreneur known for roles in Tyler Perry's 'The Single Mom Club' and OWN Network's 'For Better or For Worse,' for her career and her community involvement. The resolution recognizes March 20, 2025 as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day, citing her partnerships with organizations supporting women with lupus and fibromyalgia and her work teaching acting and comedy through programs like From Stage 2 Screen and Little Oscars. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Commends Cocoa Brown by name for her public service and contributions to the state, as stated in the resolution's text.
- Designates March 20, 2025 as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day in recognition of women's philanthropic, social, and cultural contributions in Georgia.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Cocoa Brown.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulation; it is a symbolic honor with no enforceable requirements.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Cocoa Brown. It also references organizations she partners with, including the Social Butterflies Foundation, the Wigs of Love Foundation, and her acting and comedy education programs From Stage 2 Screen and Little Oscars.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. Its practical significance is limited to a formal, public acknowledgment by the Georgia House of Representatives of one individual's career and charitable work, plus a symbolic day named in her honor.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Cocoa Brown's acting and comedy career and her charitable partnerships supporting women with lupus, fibromyalgia, and hair loss.
- The resolving clause commends Cocoa Brown and formally designates March 20, 2025 as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day.
- A closing clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to Cocoa Brown.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Cocoa Brown for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia”
“TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day acknowledges the philanthropic, social, and cultural contributions of women in the state”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Park Cannon (D, HD-58)
- Karen Bennett (D, HD-94)
- Yasmin Neal (D, HD-79)
- Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-61)
- Inga Willis (D, HD-55)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- women's recognition day
- Cocoa Brown
- Georgia House of Representatives