Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 682: Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries; commend
Last action March 20, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries, a Gwinnett County nonprofit, for over three decades of providing food, clothing, and financial assistance to families in need.
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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 recognizes Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries (NCM), an organization that has served southwestern Gwinnett County for more than 36 years by providing food, clothing, short-term financial assistance, and job placement services to families in crisis. The resolution describes NCM's history and recent activities, including its response to the COVID-19 crisis, technology upgrades, new organizational partnerships, and building renovation and expansion projects. It formally commends NCM on behalf of the House and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic statement of appreciation.
Who it affects
Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries, a Gwinnett County nonprofit, and the families it serves through food assistance, clothing, financial help, and job placement programs. No other individuals, businesses, or government agencies are affected.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not change any Georgia law or provide funding. Its main significance is public recognition, giving the organization formal acknowledgment from the state legislature for its community service in Gwinnett County.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount NCM's 36-plus years of service in southwestern Gwinnett County, including food, clothing, financial assistance, and job placement programs.
- The resolved clause formally commends NCM for its contributions on behalf of Georgia citizens and extends best wishes for its future.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to NCM.
From the bill
“for over thirty-six years, Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries (NCM) has been serving southwestern Gwinnett County by providing food, clothing, short term financial assistance, and job placement services to families in need”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Arlene Beckles (D, HD-96)
- Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
- Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)
- Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)
- Marvin Lim (D, HD-98)
- Billy Mitchell (D, HD-88)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- Gwinnett County
- nonprofit organizations
- community services