Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 647: Shambo, Latoya; TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day; March 20, 2025; recognize
Last action March 18, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Latoya Shambo, founder of Black Girl Digital, and designates March 20, 2025, as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a law that changes any statute. It commends Latoya Shambo, a businesswoman described as a pioneer in the creator economy and influencer marketing and the founder and CEO of Black Girl Digital, an agency that connects brands with content creators. The resolution recognizes March 20, 2025 as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day, praising her leadership, business partnerships with companies like Walt Disney World and YouTube, and media recognition in outlets such as Forbes and Bloomberg TV. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Shambo. The resolution has no regulatory or funding effect.
What the bill does
- Commends Latoya Shambo by name for her public service and business leadership in Georgia.
- Designates March 20, 2025 as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day in recognition of women's contributions to the state.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Shambo.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor rather than a change to the Georgia Code.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Latoya Shambo. It has no binding effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond directing the House Clerk to distribute a copy of the document.
Why it matters
This resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians; it is a formal, symbolic honor. Its main real-world consequence is that the Georgia House of Representatives officially recognizes Shambo's career and designates a day in her honor.
Key provisions
- The resolution's preamble lists Shambo's professional background, including founding Black Girl Digital and partnerships with major brands.
- The resolving clause commends Shambo for public service and designates March 20, 2025 as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Shambo.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Latoya Shambo for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia; recognize March, 20, 2025, as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day”
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)
- Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-61)
- Eric Bell (D, HD-75)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- women in business
- Georgia House of Representatives
- creator economy