HR1189: HR1189 The Links, Incorporated; Georgia Links Day at the capitol; 02/02/26; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring The Links, Incorporated, a national volunteer service organization founded in 1946 that promotes the heritage and advancement of African Americans and other people of African ancestry. The resolution highlights the organization's charitable work, its Atlanta Chapter's community service, and its 2026 theme of 'Empowering Change Through Advocacy & Service.' The resolution formally designates February 2, 2026, as Georgia Links Day at the capitol and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to The Links, Incorporated. It does not create any new law, funding, or regulatory change.

• Commends The Links, Incorporated, for its volunteer service and community work.
• Officially recognizes February 2, 2026, as Georgia Links Day at the capitol.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.

The resolution directly names The Links, Incorporated, and its Atlanta Chapter, as well as the Clerk of the House of Representatives who must prepare the commemorative copy. It has no regulatory effect on the general public.

The resolution carries no legal or funding consequences; its practical effect is limited to an official day of recognition at the capitol and a commemorative document for the organization, marking public acknowledgment of its community service work in Georgia.

• The resolving clause recognizes February 2, 2026, as Georgia Links Day at the capitol and commends The Links, Incorporated, for its service and leadership.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization.
• The whereas clauses describe the organization's founding in 1946, its volunteer hours, and its Atlanta Chapter's mission but create no binding requirements.

1. 2026-02-02House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-02House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-02House Hopper (House)

• Inga Willis (D, HD-055)Primary sponsor
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
• Tanya Miller (D, HD-062)

• ceremonial resolution
• community service recognition
• Georgia House of Representatives
• African American heritage organizations