HR1223: HR1223 Newnan Junior Service League; 100th anniversary; recognize

26 LC 129 0776 House Resolution 1223 By: Representatives Smith of the 70th, Jenkins of the 136th, Bonner of the 73rd, Dawson of the 65th, and Glaize of the 67th A RESOLUTION Recognizing the Newnan Junior Service League upon its 100th ann iversary; and for other1 purposes.2 WHEREAS, the Newnan Junior Service League (NJSL) is a women-onl y organization3 committed to enhancing the quality of life in Coweta County and the surrounding areas4 through dedicated service, volunteerism, and leadership; and5 WHEREAS, founded in 1926, this prestigious organization, compri sed of 70 current6 members and more that 350 alumni, will be celebrating 100 years of impact in Coweta7 County; and8 WHEREAS, each year, NJSL selects a local non-profit’s project to fundraise for and support;9 this year’s grant recipient is Hope Global and all proceeds will support building and10 supplying a new art room for underserved children in the community; and11 WHEREAS, NJSL participates in and hosts serval events throughout the year including the12 Christmas in Newnan program and the Annual Can-A-Thon, that collected a record braking13 200,000 cans in its 42nd year; and14 H. R. 1223 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0776 WHEREAS, in 2025, NJSL awarded 10 college scholarships totaling $20,000 to young15 ladies from the county’s three largest high schools: East Coweta High, Newnan High School,16 and Northgate; and17 WHEREAS, from scholarships to grants to philanthropic events and fundraisers, events of18 the Newnan Junior Service League prove their members’ dedication to giving back to the19 community and bettering the lives of all who live in Coweta County.20 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that21 the members of this body congratulate the Newnan Junior Service League upon its 100th22 anniversary and extend best wishes for its continued growth and success.23 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized24 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the25 Newnan Junior Service League.26 H. R. 1223 - 2 -