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SR 918: Georgia Junior League of Gainesville-Hall County Day; recognize May 5, 2026

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Senate Resolution 918

By: Senators Echols of the 49th, Hatchett of the 50th, Still of the 48th, Howard of the 35th, Ginn of the 47th and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing May 5, 2026, as Georgia Junior League of Gainesville-Hall County Day; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Junior League of Gainesville-Hall County (JLGHC), founded by Idalu Slack in 1951, is dedicated to shaping a future where leadership by women transforms lives and strengthens communities across Northeast Georgia; and

WHEREAS, the Junior League of Gainesville-Hall County is composed of women who are committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through effective action and leadership of trained volunteers; and

WHEREAS, founded to address critical needs in Northeast Georgia, JLGHC has a long and distinguished history of service, civic engagement, and philanthropic leadership that has strengthened families, enriched educational opportunities, and enhanced the quality of life for residents throughout Northeast Georgia; and

WHEREAS, the JLGHC has successfully spearheaded countless initiatives including but not limited to the Gateway Domestic Violence Center, the Edmondson Telford Child Advocacy Center, Northeast Georgia Speech and Hearing Center, Elachee Nature Science Center, WomenSource, Publishing of Perennials Cookbook, and the Annual Charity Ball––all of which have served tens of thousands of women and children in Gainesville-Hall County; and

WHEREAS, the JLGHC has championed major community efforts, most notably the Diaper Bank of North Georgia, which was founded in 2018 and has delivered more than one million diapers to support babies and families in need; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the contributions of the JLGHC be recognized and celebrated for their vital role in advancing civic leadership by women and community well-being in Northeast Georgia.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize May 5, 2026, as Georgia Junior League of Gainesville-Hall County Day to honor and celebrate 75 years of leadership by women in our community. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press.