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SR 1023: Atlanta Earth Day and Women's Celebration at the Capitol Day; recognize March 25, 2026

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Senate Resolution 1023

By: Senator Mangham of the 55th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing March 25, 2026, as Atlanta Earth Day and Women's Celebration at the Capitol Day; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Georgia communities increasingly face rising temperatures and the urban heat island effect, resulting in higher rates of heat stress and heat-related mortality; and

WHEREAS, these risks disproportionately impact vulnerable groups, including older women, pregnant women, unaccompanied female adults, outdoor workers, female farm workers, warehouse workers, and disabled and low income community members with limited access to cooling or transportation; and

WHEREAS, heat-related illness and death can be significantly reduced through greater public understanding of heat risks, effective preparedness, and coordinated community planning; and

WHEREAS, the cities and counties of the State of Georgia currently lack Heat Action Plans or designated Chief Heat Officers to lead heat prevention, response, and adaptation strategies; and

WHEREAS, expanding risk literacy in public spaces such as libraries and government institutions, and through government-supported media partners, is essential to helping the public recognize and respond to heat hazards, thereby protecting lives and strengthening community heat resilience; and

WHEREAS, Hugi Hernandez and the Egreenews team have created hundreds of educational videos using generative AI that enhance risk literacy and empower residents to make informed decisions during extreme heat events; and

WHEREAS, Atlanta Earth Day and Women's Celebration at the Capitol Day bring together elected officials, students, and the business community, including climate tech professionals, disaster remediation, and disability and gender diversity leaders, to highlight the need for a statewide Heat Action Plan for Georgia and to advance public risk awareness initiatives; and

WHEREAS, Georgia influencers and partners—including Evan Robert Brown, Dr. Cynthia Harper, Rebecca Knight-Duffy, Dr. Jasmine Clark, Kyle Dickson, Professor Angelia Pressley, the Apex Museum, Zero Hour LLC, the Latinos in Information Technology Association, and EdisasterX—play a vital role in promoting risk literacy and supporting the creation of an ongoing Heat Action Plan for the state.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize March 25, 2026, as Atlanta Earth Day and Women's Celebration at the Capitol Day and commend Hugi Hernandez, the founder of Egreenews, and their friends and partners for promoting risk literacy and supporting the creation of a Heat Action Plan for the people of Georgia.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press.