Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 684: National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc. and the 100 Black Men of America Inc.; Joint Day at the Georgia State Capitol; 03/25/25; recognize
Last action March 20, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes March 25, 2025, as a Joint Day at the State Capitol for the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc. and the 100 Black Men of America Inc.
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In plain language
This House resolution commends two national advocacy and mentorship organizations, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc. and the 100 Black Men of America Inc., for their work in Georgia. It names March 25, 2025, as their Joint Day at the Georgia State Capitol. The resolution highlights the groups' Georgia chapters and leaders, including National President Virginia Harris of NCBW100 and Chairman Milton H. Jones Jr. of 100 Black Men of America, along with local chapter leaders hosting the event. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to those leaders. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement honoring the organizations and their community work in education, mentorship, and economic empowerment.
What the bill does
- Commends the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc. and the 100 Black Men of America Inc. for their work in Georgia.
- Designates March 25, 2025, as a Joint Day at the Georgia State Capitol for these two organizations.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to named leaders of both organizations.
Who it affects
The resolution primarily affects the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc. and the 100 Black Men of America Inc., their Georgia chapters and leaders, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must distribute copies of the resolution.
Why it matters
The resolution is a symbolic honor rather than a change to Georgia law. It publicly recognizes the community, mentorship, and empowerment work of these two organizations and marks their joint visit to the State Capitol with an official day of recognition.
Key provisions
- The resolution's preamble describes the missions and Georgia chapters of both organizations, including the host Stone Mountain Lithonia Chapter of NCBW100.
- The first resolving clause commends both organizations and designates March 25, 2025 as their Joint Day at the Georgia State Capitol.
- The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies to Virginia Harris, Milton H. Jones Jr., and the Stone Mountain Lithonia Chapter.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc. and the 100 Black Men of America Inc. for their continued dedication and invaluable contributions and recognize March 25, 2025, as their Joint Day at the Georgia State Capitol.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Terry Cummings (D, HD-39)
- Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-77)
- Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-61)
- Sheila Jones (D, HD-60)
- Tremaine Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)
- Carl Gilliard (D, HD-162)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- community organizations
- mentorship
- Georgia State Capitol