Georgia CommonsSR 675: Eko Club Atlanta; recognize
Last action February 3, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes Eko Club Atlanta, a nonprofit community service organization, for 25 years of humanitarian and charitable work in Georgia and abroad.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate honoring Eko Club Atlanta (ECA), a nonprofit with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, on its 25th anniversary. The group has worked in Georgia, other parts of the United States, Nigeria, Canada, and the United Kingdom on medical outreach, food security, education, and volunteer service. The resolution notes ECA's partnerships with organizations like the Decatur MLK Service project, the Atlanta Food Bank, Hosea Feed The Hungry, and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, as well as medical outreach efforts in Lagos, Nigeria. The Senate formally commends the organization and wishes it continued success, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to Eko Club Atlanta as a keepsake. It does not change any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Eko Club Atlanta for 25 years of community service on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Eko Club Atlanta.
- Creates no new laws, funding, or regulations; it is a symbolic statement of appreciation.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names Eko Club Atlanta and its members and volunteers. It also references partner organizations such as the Atlanta Food Bank, Hosea Feed The Hungry, and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, though it does not impose any obligations on them.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians; it is a public, official acknowledgment from the state Senate of a nonprofit's community work, which the organization can use to mark its anniversary.
Key provisions
- The resolution states that Eko Club Atlanta will celebrate its 25th anniversary on March 27-29, 2026.
- It recounts the organization's charitable work in Georgia and internationally, including medical outreach in Lagos, Nigeria.
- It resolves that the Senate recognizes and commends the organization and wishes it continued success.
- It directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to Eko Club Atlanta.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Eko Club Atlanta upon its 25th anniversary and extend best wishes for continued growth and success.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
Topics
- Georgia Senate resolution
- nonprofit recognition
- community service
- Eko Club Atlanta