HR 917: Whine Walk Run 5K and International Food Festival; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing the Whine Walk Run 5K and International Food Festival, an event held at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on May 3, 2025. The resolution describes the event as a Caribbean cultural 5K that partners with the Board of Health and other health groups to promote wellness, and that showcases Caribbean art and talent from various islands. The resolution notes that part of the event's proceeds go to Jam Across Georgia, a nonprofit focused on women's mental health, and to another nonprofit chosen by raffle at the event. It does not create any new law, program, or funding. It simply commends the event and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to the event's organizers.

• Formally recognizes and commends the Whine Walk Run 5K and International Food Festival held in Piedmont Park, Atlanta.
• States the event partners with the Board of Health and other health organizations to promote wellness.
• Notes that event proceeds benefit Jam Across Georgia and another nonprofit chosen by raffle, without creating any funding mechanism.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to the event's organizers.

This resolution primarily affects the organizers and participants of the Whine Walk Run 5K and International Food Festival, and the nonprofit organizations it supports, including Jam Across Georgia. It has no regulatory or legal effect on the broader public.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences; it does not change any law or provide funding. Its practical effect is symbolic, giving the event and its charitable partners formal recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives, which organizers may use for publicity or community goodwill.

• The preamble describes the event as a Caribbean Cultural 5K hosted in Piedmont Park, Atlanta, on May 3, 2025.
• The preamble notes the event's partnership with the Board of Health and other health organizations to promote health.
• The preamble states proceeds benefit Jam Across Georgia, a women's mental health nonprofit, and another nonprofit chosen by raffle.
• The resolving clause commends the event for uplifting Caribbean culture in Georgia.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to the event for distribution.

1. 2025-04-02House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-04-02House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-04-02House Hopper (House)

• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-96)Primary sponsor
• Stacey Evans (D, HD-57)
• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
• Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)
• Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)
• Marvin Lim (D, HD-98)

• Caribbean culture
• community events
• Atlanta events
• legislative commendation