Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 402: Juneteenth Federation; honor
Last action March 20, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the Juneteenth Federation and the first Juneteenth celebration held in Sandy Springs in 2021, recognizing the group's community and mentorship work.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a bill that changes state law. It recognizes the Juneteenth Federation, which partnered with the Atlanta NAACP, North Fulton NAACP, Georgia NAACP, and Dreamz Always Came True to organize the first official Juneteenth celebration at City Green in Sandy Springs in 2021. The resolution describes the organizers' goals of making Juneteenth a city-recognized and city-funded holiday in Sandy Springs and highlights the Federation's mentorship programs in local schools. It formally states that the Senate recognizes and honors the Federation, the Atlanta NAACP, and other organizers for their contributions, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and honors the Juneteenth Federation and the Atlanta NAACP for organizing Sandy Springs' first Juneteenth celebration.
- States the Senate's appreciation for the Federation's mentorship programs at local schools.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
- Creates no new law, funding, or legal requirement; it is a symbolic statement of recognition.
Who it affects
The Juneteenth Federation, the Atlanta NAACP, North Fulton NAACP, Georgia NAACP, and Dreamz Always Came True are named and honored. Residents of Sandy Springs and the Georgia Senate's administrative staff, who must distribute copies of the resolution, are also touched.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect but publicly acknowledges the organizers behind Sandy Springs' Juneteenth celebration and their community mentorship efforts, giving the group formal recognition from the state Senate.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the history of the first official Juneteenth celebration at City Green in Sandy Springs in 2021 and the organizations involved.
- The resolved clause formally honors the Juneteenth Federation, the Atlanta NAACP, and other organizers for their contributions to Sandy Springs and Georgia.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and honor the Juneteenth Federation, the Atlanta NAACP, and all involved organizers for their outstanding contributions to the City of Sandy Springs and the State of Georgia in preserving and celebrating the history of Juneteenth.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-14)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-41)
- Donzella James (D, SD-28)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-55)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-9)
- Nabilah Parkes (D, SD-7)
Topics
- Juneteenth
- Sandy Springs
- NAACP
- legislative honors
- African American history