Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 355: Latina Leads; recognize
Last action March 10, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes Latina Leads, an Atlanta nonprofit that mentors Latina girls ages 8 to 16, for its leadership and community programs.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Latina Leads, an Atlanta based nonprofit founded by Eli Dib Caiazzo and Maria Alejandra Bastidas, which runs programs for Latina girls ages 8 to 16 focused on leadership, self-esteem, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, values, and well-being. The resolution describes the organization's work, including mentoring by successful women from various backgrounds and its record of serving more than 250 girls and families in the past year and over 400 girls in the past three years through workshops, camps, and conferences. It formally commends Latina Leads and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide the organization a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Latina Leads, an Atlanta nonprofit serving Latina girls ages 8 to 16.
- States the Senate's praise for the organization's leadership, financial literacy, and mentorship programs.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Latina Leads.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a commendation resolution.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Latina Leads, its founders Eli Dib Caiazzo and Maria Alejandra Bastidas, and the Latina girls and families the organization serves. It has no regulatory effect on the public, businesses, or other organizations.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic weight, giving official Senate recognition to a community organization's work, but it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose new requirements on anyone.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Latina Leads' mission, founders, programs, and reported impact on more than 250 girls in the past year and 400 over three years.
- The first resolving clause has the Senate recognize and commend Latina Leads for inspiring Latina girls.
- The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Latina Leads.
From the bill
“Latina Leads is an Atlanta based nonprofit that empowers Latina girls, ages 8 to 16, to become active leaders in their communities”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Jason Esteves (D, SD-35)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-36)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-14)
- Nabilah Parkes (D, SD-7)
Topics
- Latina Leads
- Senate commendation
- youth leadership programs
- Atlanta nonprofits