Georgia CommonsSR 930: Latin American Association; commend; LAA Day; recognize March 10, 2026
Last action March 10, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution commends the Latin American Association for over 50 years of service to Georgia's Latino community and designates March 10, 2026 as LAA Day.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring the Latin American Association (LAA), an organization founded in 1972 that provides services to Georgia's Latino community. The resolution lists the LAA's programs, including family stabilization and crisis intervention, economic empowerment and workforce training, and youth mentorship and leadership development. The resolution does not create any new law, funding, or requirement. It formally commends the LAA for its work and designates March 10, 2026 as LAA Day. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the LAA as a keepsake of the recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally commends the Latin American Association for its history of service to Georgia's Latino community since 1972.
- Designates March 10, 2026 as LAA Day in the state of Georgia.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the Latin American Association.
- Creates no new funding, legal requirement, or change to Georgia law; it is a symbolic statement by the Senate.
Who it affects
The Latin American Association and its staff, who receive the formal recognition, and Georgia's Latino community, whose contributions and needs the resolution describes. No other individuals, businesses, or government agencies are given new duties or obligations.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians; it is a public statement of appreciation. Its main real-world impact is symbolic recognition for the Latin American Association and public acknowledgment of the services it provides to Latino families across the state.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the LAA's founding in 1972 and its 54 years of service supporting Georgia's Latino community.
- The whereas clauses outline specific LAA programs: Family Services and Well-Being, Economic Empowerment, and Youth Services.
- The resolving clause formally commends the LAA and recognizes March 10, 2026 as LAA Day.
- A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the LAA.
From the bill
“the Latin American Association (LAA) has, since its founding in 1972, served as the preeminent organization supporting Georgia's Latino community”
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend the Latin American Association and recognize March 10, 2026, as LAA Day.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
Topics
- Latin American Association
- Latino community
- commemorative resolution
- LAA Day
- Georgia Senate