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title: SR 171. Interfaith Children's Movement's 14th Annual Day; recognize February 11, 2025
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cite_as: SR 171, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.)
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date: 2025-02-12
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bill_number: SR 171
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status_date: 2025-02-12
last_action: Senate Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Kim Jackson
  - Derek Mallow
  - Elena Parent
  - Harold Jones
  - Nan Orrock
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  - children's advocacy
  - legislative recognition
  - juvenile justice
  - child healthcare
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# SR 171. Interfaith Children's Movement's 14th Annual Day; recognize February 11, 2025

## Text

Senate Resolution 171
By: Senators Jackson of the 41st, Mallow of the 2nd, Parent of the 44th, Jones II of the 22nd
and Orrock of the 36th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing February 11, 2025, as the Interfaith Children's Movement's 14th Annual Day
at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Interfaith Children's Movement (ICM) has been a steadfast advocate for
Georgia's children since its founding in 2001, uniting people of all faiths to create a better
future by mobilizing communities across the state to champion policies that promote child
well-being, justice, and equity; and
WHEREAS, through its advocacy efforts, ICM has played a pivotal role in securing vital
protections for Georgia's children, from expanding access to healthcare to strengthening
juvenile justice reforms; and
WHEREAS, by fostering collaboration among faith leaders, policymakers, and grassroots
organizers, ICM has built a movement that speaks with a unified voice on behalf of the most
vulnerable; and
WHEREAS, the organization's dedication extends beyond policy work as it prepares the next
generation of advocates through youth engagement programs such as the Youth Alliance and
the Youth Advocacy Internship, empowering young people to use their voices to shape a
more just and compassionate society; and
WHEREAS, on this 14th Annual Day at the state capitol, ICM's tireless commitment to
ensuring that all children in Georgia have the opportunity to thrive represents a call to action
for leaders, advocates, and communities across the state to continue working toward a future
where every child is nurtured, protected, and given the opportunity to succeed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
recognize February 11, 2025, as the Interfaith Children's Movement's 14th Annual Day at the
state capitol in honor of the organization's unwavering efforts on behalf of the children of this
state as well as extend best wishes for continued success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Interfaith
Children's Movement.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Senate resolution recognizes February 11, 2025 as the Interfaith Children's Movement's 14th Annual Day at the Georgia State Capitol, honoring the group's child advocacy work.

### Plain-language summary

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes February 11, 2025 as the Interfaith Children's Movement's 14th Annual Day at the state capitol, marking the organization's advocacy work for children in Georgia since its founding in 2001.
The resolution praises the group for pushing policies related to child healthcare access and juvenile justice reform, and for running youth engagement programs like the Youth Alliance and the Youth Advocacy Internship. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for the organization.

### What it does

- Formally recognizes February 11, 2025 as the Interfaith Children's Movement's 14th Annual Day at the Georgia State Capitol.
- Commends the organization for advocacy work on child healthcare access and juvenile justice reform in Georgia.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.
- Does not create, change, or repeal any Georgia law; it is a symbolic statement from the Senate.

### Who it affects

The resolution directly names the Interfaith Children's Movement, a Georgia child advocacy nonprofit, and the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare a copy for distribution. It has no direct legal effect on the general public.

### Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or funding changes, but it gives official state recognition to an advocacy organization's work on children's issues, which can raise the group's public profile and highlight topics like child healthcare and juvenile justice in Georgia.

### Key provisions

- The resolving clause formally designates February 11, 2025 as the Interfaith Children's Movement's 14th Annual Day at the state capitol.
- A further resolution clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the organization.
- The whereas clauses describe the organization's founding in 2001 and its youth programs, the Youth Alliance and the Youth Advocacy Internship, but create no legal obligations.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2025-02-12)
- Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-02-12)
- Sponsors: Kim Jackson, Derek Mallow, Elena Parent, Harold Jones, Nan Orrock
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70202

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