HR1339: HR1339 Gwinnett African American Caucus; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring the Gwinnett African American Caucus (GAAC), an organization founded in 2019 that focuses on the political interests of African Americans in Gwinnett County within the Democratic Party of Georgia. The resolution describes GAAC's mission of educating and involving African American residents of Gwinnett County in political issues, supporting other marginalized groups, and holding public officials accountable to standards of integrity. It does not change any Georgia law; it simply states the House's recognition of the organization and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to GAAC.

• Formally recognizes and commends the Gwinnett African American Caucus for its work shaping policies and platforms within the Democratic Party of Georgia.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization.
• Does not create any new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.

The resolution directly names the Gwinnett African American Caucus and its members and leadership. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond the symbolic recognition described in the text.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not change any statute, create funding, or impose requirements. Its significance is symbolic, giving formal legislative acknowledgment to the Gwinnett African American Caucus and its advocacy work in Gwinnett County.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe GAAC's 2019 founding, its mission of political education and advocacy for African Americans in Gwinnett County, and its support for other marginalized groups.
• The resolved clause states the House's recognition and commendation of GAAC for shaping policy discussions within the Democratic Party of Georgia.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to GAAC.

1. 2026-02-11House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-11House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-11House Hopper (House)

• Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-095)Primary sponsor
• Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)
• Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)
• Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)
• Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)
• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)

• Gwinnett County
• civic organizations
• legislative commendation
• African American advocacy