Georgia CommonsSR 959: The Flourish Society Inc.; recognize
Last action March 18, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends The Flourish Society Inc., an advocacy and sisterhood organization serving African American women, for its community work.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors The Flourish Society Inc., an organization described as a sisterhood and advocacy group focused on African American women's leadership, health, culture, and civic engagement. The resolution lists the organization's programs, including youth mentoring through its Legacy Builders Program, arts and cultural preservation through Flourishing in the Arts, health advocacy for Black women, civic engagement work, and cultural exchange through Global Connect. The Senate resolves to recognize and commend the organization and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the group for its records.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends The Flourish Society Inc. on behalf of the Georgia Senate for its community programs.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to the organization.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a binding policy change.
Who it affects
The Flourish Society Inc. and its members and programs, including youth in its mentoring program, participants in its arts and health initiatives, and the Georgia Senate, which formally issues this recognition.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians; its practical impact is symbolic, giving the organization official state recognition it can use for publicity, morale, or records, without changing any law or funding.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the organization's mission, philosophy of Holistic Flourishing, and programs such as Legacy Builders, Flourishing in the Arts, and Global Connect.
- The resolving clause states the Senate recognizes and commends The Flourish Society Inc. and wishes it continued success.
- A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the organization.
From the bill
“Recognizing and commending The Flourish Society Inc.; and for other purposes.”
“the members of this body recognize and commend The Flourish Society Inc. for its many outstanding contributions on behalf of the citizens of this state”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- community organizations
- African American women
- Georgia Senate