--- title: SR 416. Techbridge Day; recognize March 17, 2025 collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr416 cite_as: SR 416, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr416 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr416.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr416/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71427 date: 2025-03-20 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 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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Techbridge Day; recognize March 17, 2025 ## Text 25 LC 112 3330 Senate Resolution 416 By: Senators Halpern of the 39th, Merritt of the 9th, Wicks of the 34th, Jackson of the 41st, McLaurin of the 14th and others A RESOLUTION Commending Techbridge Inc. on the occasion of its 25th anniversary and recognizing March1 17, 2025, as Techbridge Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, since its founding in 2000, Techbridge Inc. has been a leader in nonprofit3 capacity building, providing cutting-edge technology solutions and strategic support to4 empower organizations in their missions to alleviate poverty an d create pathways to5 self-sufficiency; and6 WHEREAS, Techbridge Inc. has had a profound impact through its four core pillars: Hunger7 Relief, supporting food banks and pantries to distribute over 6 .6 billion pounds of food;8 Social Justice, facilitating over $131 million in pro bono lega l services to underserved9 communities; Workforce Development, creating economic opportunities and career pathways10 in the technology sector with a $9.6 million impact; and Homelessness, securing over $3011 million in housing assistance for individuals and families in need; and12 WHEREAS, Techbridge Inc. has fostered strategic partnerships with businesses, nonprofit13 organizations, and government entities to expand its reach and increase its impact, helping14 bridge the digital divide and ensuring equitable access to technology-driven solutions; and15 S. R. 416 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3330 WHEREAS, Techbridge's commitment to innovation has positioned it as a national model16 for leveraging technology to solve pressing social challenges, making a tangible difference17 in the lives of countless individuals and families; and18 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper to honor Techbridg e Inc. as well as its19 leadership, staff, and partners for their outstanding contributions over the past 25 years and20 their continued commitment to social impact and economic empowerment.21 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body22 commend Techbridge Inc. upon the momentous occasion of its 25th anniversary, recognize23 March 17, 2025, as Techbridge Day at the state capitol, and extend sincere best wishes for24 continued success in the years to come.25 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed26 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Techbridge Inc. 27 S. R. 416 - 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 March 17, 2025, as Techbridge Day at the state capitol, honoring the nonprofit Techbridge Inc. on its 25th anniversary. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It commends Techbridge Inc., a nonprofit founded in 2000 that provides technology support to other organizations working on hunger relief, social justice, workforce development, and homelessness, on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. The resolution formally designates March 17, 2025, as Techbridge Day at the state capitol. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Techbridge Inc. The resolution does not create any new programs, funding, or legal requirements; it is an honorary statement by the Senate. ### What it does - Commends Techbridge Inc. for its work over the past 25 years supporting nonprofits through technology and strategic assistance. - Recognizes March 17, 2025, as Techbridge Day at the Georgia state capitol. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Techbridge Inc. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a commendatory resolution rather than legislation. ### Who it affects Techbridge Inc., its leadership, staff, and partner organizations are the direct subjects of this honor. The resolution has no regulatory or financial effect on the general public, businesses, or other Georgia institutions. ### Why it matters The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians; it is a public statement of recognition. Its significance is symbolic, giving Techbridge Inc. formal acknowledgment from the Georgia Senate for its nonprofit technology and anti-poverty work over 25 years. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Techbridge Inc.'s founding in 2000 and its four program areas: Hunger Relief, Social Justice, Workforce Development, and Homelessness. - The resolved clause formally commends Techbridge Inc. on its 25th anniversary and designates March 17, 2025, as Techbridge Day at the state capitol. - A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Techbridge Inc. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-20) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-03-20) - Sponsors: Sonya Halpern, Nikki Merritt, Kenya Wicks, Kim Jackson, Josh McLaurin, Nan Orrock, Kay Kirkpatrick, Mike Hodges, Elena Parent, Jason Esteves, RaShaun Kemp - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71427 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr416.md?full=1