HR1251: HR1251 Junior League Movement; occasion of its 125th anniversary and honoring its enduring legacy of developing women leaders and strengthening communities through volunteer service, civic engagement, and advocacy; recognize

26 LC 129 0972 House Resolution 1251 By: Representatives Crawford of the 89th, Willis of the 55th, Jackson of the 165th, Mitchell of the 88th, Miller of the 62nd, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the Junior League Movement on the oc casion of its 125th1 anniversary and honoring its enduring legacy of developing wome n leaders and2 strengthening communities through volunteer service, civic engagement, and advocacy; and3 for other purposes.4 WHEREAS, the Junior League was founded in 1901 by Mary Harriman with the vision of5 empowering women to improve their communities through trained volunteer leadership; and6 WHEREAS, for 125 years, the Junior League Movement has advanced women's leadership7 for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, colla boration, and leadership8 development; and9 WHEREAS, the Association of Junior Leagues International supports a global network of10 nearly 300 local Leagues across multiple countries, mobilizing more than 112,000 women11 committed to strengthening communities through service and leadership; and12 WHEREAS, the Junior Leagues of Georgia State Public Affairs Committee (JLGA SPAC)13 serves as a statewide training and advocacy body that educates members on the legislative14 process and coordinates nonpartisan public policy engagement across Georgia; and15 H. R. 1251 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0972 WHEREAS, JLGA SPAC supports informed advocacy efforts focused o n the aid and16 protection of women and girl s, equity, healthcar e access, and e ducation, while preparing17 women to serve as effective civic leaders in nonprofit organiza tions, public service,18 education, healthcare, and business; and19 WHEREAS, members of the Junior League Movement have contributed thousands of20 volunteer hours and significant financial resources to advance education, family stability,21 health and well-being, civic engagement, and community vitality throughout the State of22 Georgia; and23 WHEREAS, the celebration of the 125th anniversary of the Junior League Movement24 provides an opportunity to honor the women who built this legac y and to inspire future25 generations to lead with purpose, integrity, and impact.26 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that27 the members of this body recognize and commend the Junior League Movement on its 125th28 anniversary and extend their appreciation to Junior League members, past and present, for29 their enduring contributions to leadership development and community improvement.30 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body acknowledge the continued31 service of the Junior Leagues of Georgia and the Junior Leagues of Georgia State Public32 Affairs Committee in advancing civic leadership, equity, education, healthcare access, and33 the well-being of women and girls across the state.34 H. R. 1251 - 2 - 26 LC 129 0972 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized35 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the36 Junior League Movement.37 H. R. 1251 - 3 -