--- title: SR 355. Latina Leads; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr355 cite_as: SR 355, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr355 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr355.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr355/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71191 date: 2025-03-10 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-11 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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Latina Leads; recognize ## Text 25 LC 129 0285 Senate Resolution 355 By: Senators Esteves of the 35th, Orrock of the 36th, McLaurin of the 14th and Islam Parkes of the 7th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Latina Leads; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Latina Leads is an Atlanta based nonprofit that empowers Latina girls, ages 82 to 16, to become active leaders in their communities through pr ograms focused on3 leadership, self-esteem, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, values, and well-being; and 4 WHEREAS, founded by distinguished entrepreneur and journalist E li Dib Caiazzo and5 community leader and journalist Maria Alejandra Bastidas, Latin a Leads passionately6 empowers young girls to realize their full potential and become future leaders in their7 communities; and8 WHEREAS, Latina Leads' leadership, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and well-being9 initiatives are designed to celebrate the unique heritage of each participant, while fostering10 an inclusive environment and empowering girls to take pride in their identities; and11 WHEREAS, by inviting successful women from various cultural backgrounds to mentor and12 serve as role models, Latina Leads offers girls an opportunity to see themselves reflected in13 positions of leadership; and14 S. R. 355 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0285 WHEREAS, in the last year, this outstanding organization has served more than 250 Latina15 girls and their families, ensuring they have the knowledge and resources to advocate for their16 education and well-being; and17 WHEREAS, over the past three years, Latina Leads has positively impacted the lives of more18 than 400 girls through workshops, summer camps, and conferences; and19 WHEREAS, Latina Leads provides young girls the skills, knowledge, and opportunities to20 become confident, compassionate, and effective leaders in their communities and inspires,21 motivates, and elevates them through impactful content creation, mentorship, and leadership22 development; and23 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this inspirat ional organization is24 appropriately honored.25 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body26 recognize and commend Latina Leads for its commitment to inspiring future generations of27 Latina girls and extend their since best wishes for continued growth and success.28 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed29 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Latina Leads.30 S. R. 355 - 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 Senate resolution recognizes and commends Latina Leads, an Atlanta based nonprofit that mentors Latina girls in leadership, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate honoring Latina Leads, a nonprofit based in Atlanta that works with Latina girls ages 8 to 16. The resolution describes the organization's programs, which focus on leadership, self-esteem, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, values, and well-being, and notes it was founded by Eli Dib Caiazzo and Maria Alejandra Bastidas. The resolution states that Latina Leads has served more than 250 girls and their families in the past year and more than 400 girls over the past three years through workshops, summer camps, and conferences. It does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Instead, the Senate formally commends the organization and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send Latina Leads a copy of the resolution. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Latina Leads for its work mentoring and empowering Latina girls in Georgia. - States factual background about the organization's founders, mission, and the number of girls it has served. - 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; it is a ceremonial statement of the Senate's position. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names Latina Leads, an Atlanta nonprofit, and its founders Eli Dib Caiazzo and Maria Alejandra Bastidas. It also references the more than 250 to 400 Latina girls and families the organization has served through its programs. ### Why it matters Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it does not change anyone's rights, obligations, or funding. Its practical effect is symbolic: it gives Latina Leads formal recognition from the Georgia Senate and a copy of the resolution to use for its records or promotion. ### Key provisions - The resolution's whereas clauses describe Latina Leads' mission, founders, and programs serving Latina girls ages 8 to 16. - The resolved clause states the Senate recognizes and commends Latina Leads for inspiring future generations of Latina girls. - A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Latina Leads. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-10) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-03-10) - Sponsors: Jason Esteves, Nan Orrock, Josh McLaurin, Nabilah Islam Parkes - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71191 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr355.md?full=1