--- title: SR 959. The Flourish Society Inc.; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr959 cite_as: SR 959, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr959 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr959.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr959/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74101 date: 2026-03-18 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 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. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr958.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr960.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr959.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 959 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: Senate bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-03-18 last_action: Senate Read and Adopted sponsors: - Kenya Wicks - Gail Davenport - Tonya Anderson text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR959/2025 upstream_id: 2134504 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - ceremonial resolution - community organizations - African American women - Georgia Senate --- # SR 959. The Flourish Society Inc.; recognize ## Text Senate Resolution 959 By: Senators Wicks of the 34th, Davenport of the 17th and Anderson of the 43rd A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending The Flourish Society Inc.; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, The Flourish Society Inc. is an intentional sisterhood and advocacy organization committed to addressing the unique personal, cultural, and communal needs of African American women through the creation of intentional spaces that nurture leadership, empowerment, and community transformation; and WHEREAS, the organization is guided by the philosophy of Holistic Flourishing, emphasizing authentic connection; holistic growth of the mind, body, and spirit; and the power of collective impact to uplift families and strengthen communities; and WHEREAS, through its Legacy Builders Program, the organization invests in youth development by connecting young people with mentors, fostering leadership skills, and encouraging cultural pride and identity among the next generation; and WHEREAS, the organization promotes cultural preservation and empowerment through initiatives such as Flourishing in the Arts, celebrating the rich contributions of African Americans and providing creative platforms that amplify artistic expression and cultural heritage; and WHEREAS, recognizing health disparities affecting Black women, The Flourish Society Inc. prioritizes Black health and wellness by promoting emotional and mental well-being, encouraging physical wellness, and advocating for preventative health education that supports longevity and vitality; and WHEREAS, through its commitment to advocacy and civic engagement, The Flourish Society Inc. works to bridge communities with the legislative process by identifying barriers to equitable opportunity and encouraging collective action that advances policies benefiting families and communities; and WHEREAS, through Global Connect, the organization fosters cultural exchange and global awareness, strengthening connections across the African diaspora and promoting a broader understanding of shared heritage and global community; and WHEREAS, The Flourish Society Inc. continues to strengthen communities through event programming, philanthropy, and civic engagement that promote multi-generational leadership, empowerment, and sustainable community impact. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that 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 as well as extend best wishes for continued success. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to The Flourish Society Inc. ## 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 formally recognizes and commends The Flourish Society Inc., an advocacy and sisterhood organization serving African American women, for its community work. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-18) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-03-18) - Sponsors: Kenya Wicks, Gail Davenport, Tonya Anderson - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74101 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr959.md?full=1