--- title: HR 957. Run Atlanta 5K Day; April 5, 2025; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr957 cite_as: HR 957, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr957 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr957.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr957/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72086 date: 2025-04-04 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Run Atlanta 5K Day; April 5, 2025; recognize ## Text 25 LC 112 3672 House Resolution 957 By: Representatives Bell of the 75th, Berry of the 56th, Reese of the 140th, Schofield of the 63rd, Scott of the 76th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing April 5, 2025, as Run Atlanta 5K Day; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, the 100 Black Men of Atlanta Inc., under the leadershi p of Chairman Sid2 Barron, proudly presents the Run Atlanta 5K, an event that symb olizes a collective3 commitment to health, wellness, and the reduction of violence in our communities; and4 WHEREAS, this event will unite individuals across the City of A tlanta and the State of5 Georgia in promoting physical well-being, peace, and safety; and6 WHEREAS, the Health and Wellness Committee of the 100 Black Men of Atlanta, led by7 Dr. Winston Carhee, will focus on promoting the importance of fitness, healthy living, and8 disease prevention through the 5K race and related activities, and the Violence Prevention9 Committee, led by Joshua Byrd, will host the Sunrise Prayer for Violence Prevention and the10 Walk for Peace & Well-being, all of which reflects a collective resolve to combat gun11 violence and work toward a peaceful future for our youth, families, and neighborhoods; and12 WHEREAS, this event serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoin g need to address the13 impact of violence on our communities, particularly as we honor the life of Kenneth Collier14 Jr., a 17-year-old advocate for peace who tragically lost his life to gun violence and whose15 H. R. 957 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3672 story, alongside that of his mother, Tamika Trimble, who was also a victim of gun violence,16 underscores the urgency of our shared mission to prevent future tragedies like theirs; and17 WHEREAS, the 100 Black Men of Atlanta stands alongside local leaders, organizations, and18 judicial officials in Fulton County and across Georgia, working together to end violence and19 create safer environments for all residents, and their unwaveri ng commitment to justice,20 peace, and community empowerment makes it possible for us to envision and work toward21 a brighter, more peaceful future; and22 WHEREAS, the Run Atlanta 5K event offers an opportunity for us all to come together in23 solidarity while promoting the values of health, wellness, and violence prevention that are24 crucial to building strong, thriving communities, and we celebr ate this initiative and25 encourage all citizens to participate, support the cause, and continue working toward a future26 free from violence.27 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that28 the members of this body recognize April 5, 2025, as Run Atlanta 5K Day.29 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized30 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the31 public and the press.32 H. R. 957 - 2 - ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution recognizes April 5, 2025, as Run Atlanta 5K Day, honoring a race organized by the 100 Black Men of Atlanta to promote health and prevent gun violence. ### Plain-language summary This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives designates April 5, 2025, as Run Atlanta 5K Day. It honors an event organized by the 100 Black Men of Atlanta Inc., which combines a 5K race with activities focused on fitness, disease prevention, and violence prevention, including a Sunrise Prayer for Violence Prevention and a Walk for Peace and Well-being. The resolution also memorializes Kenneth Collier Jr., a 17-year-old peace advocate killed by gun violence, and his mother Tamika Trimble, also a gun violence victim. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a formal statement of recognition. ### What it does - Officially designates April 5, 2025, as Run Atlanta 5K Day in Georgia. - Recognizes the 100 Black Men of Atlanta Inc. and its Run Atlanta 5K event focused on health, wellness, and violence prevention. - Honors the memory of Kenneth Collier Jr. and his mother Tamika Trimble as victims of gun violence. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names the 100 Black Men of Atlanta Inc., its Health and Wellness and Violence Prevention Committees, Fulton County community and judicial leaders, and the families of Kenneth Collier Jr. and Tamika Trimble. It also symbolically involves residents of Atlanta and Georgia who may participate in the event. ### Why it matters While the resolution carries no legal force or funding, it gives official state recognition to a community health and anti-violence event, drawing public attention to gun violence prevention efforts and honoring victims within the affected Atlanta community. ### Key provisions - The resolution's preamble describes the Run Atlanta 5K event organized by the 100 Black Men of Atlanta Inc. and its health, wellness, and violence prevention goals. - It memorializes Kenneth Collier Jr. and his mother Tamika Trimble as gun violence victims. - The resolving clause formally designates April 5, 2025, as Run Atlanta 5K Day. - A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies to the public and press. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-04-04) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-04-04) - Sponsors: Eric Bell, Bryce Berry, Teddy Reese, Kim Schofield, Sandra Scott, Viola Davis - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72086 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr957.md?full=1