Georgia Commons

House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR1144: HR1144 Girls Empowerment Day, GlobalHer Justice Day, and the World Day of Social Justice; February 19, 2026; recognize

Last action January 28, 2026 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution recognizes February 19, 2026, as Girls Empowerment Day, GlobalHer Justice Day, and the World Day of Social Justice, honoring the work of Trinity Girls Network and its GlobalHer Justice initiative.

In plain language

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives commends Trinity Girls Network, an organization founded in 2016 by Dr. Jacqueline Mohair, and its GlobalHer Justice initiative for their work supporting women and girls in Georgia and internationally, including partnerships with the United Nations. The resolution formally designates February 19, 2026 as Girls Empowerment Day, GlobalHer Justice Day, and the World Day of Social Justice in Georgia, aligning with the United Nations' own World Day of Social Justice observance. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press. The resolution does not create any new law, funding, or program; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition.

What the bill does

  • Commends Trinity Girls Network and the GlobalHer Justice initiative for their advocacy work on behalf of women and girls.
  • Officially recognizes February 19, 2026 as Girls Empowerment Day, GlobalHer Justice Day, and the World Day of Social Justice in Georgia.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names Trinity Girls Network, GlobalHer Justice, The Dr. Pat Houston Performing Arts Academy, The Organization of World Leaders, and The Whitney Houston Foundation, along with the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must distribute copies.

Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal force or funding, but it gives formal state recognition to organizations advocating for girls and women, which can raise their public profile and support their advocacy efforts at events held at the Georgia State Capitol.

Key provisions

  • The resolved clauses commend Trinity Girls Network and GlobalHer Justice for leadership and advocacy on behalf of women and girls, including work with the United Nations.
  • The resolution designates February 19, 2026 as Girls Empowerment Day, GlobalHer Justice Day, and the World Day of Social Justice.
  • The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and press.

From the bill

the members of this body recognize February 19, 2026,46 as Girls Empowerment Day, GlobalHer Justice Day, and the World Day of Social Justice

This is the resolution's core act of officially naming the observance day.

Status timeline

  1. 2026-01-28House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2026-01-28House First Readers (House)
  3. 2026-01-28House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)Primary sponsor

Topics

  • girls empowerment
  • social justice
  • women's advocacy
  • ceremonial resolution

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