HR1366: HR1366 Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc.; Georgia ACT Housing Day at the capitol; February 25, 2026; recognize

26 LC 129 1082 House Resolution 1366 By: Representatives Santos of the 117th, Olaleye of the 59th, Dawson of the 65th, Douglas of the 78th, McCollum of the 30th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Georgia Advancing Communities Togeth er, Inc., and1 designating February 25, 2026, as Georgia ACT Housing Day at the capitol; and for other2 purposes.3 WHEREAS, Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc., (Georgia ACT) is a statewide4 member organization for nonprofit affordable housing and commun ity development5 organizations engaged in housing development, housing counselin g, and community6 development; and7 WHEREAS, Georgia is experiencing a significant affordable housi ng shortage, with an8 estimated 201,000 extremely low-income renter households lacking access to affordable and9 available homes; and the construction market has not seen a com plete rebound in new10 construction that reaches the peak of building while experiencing record population growth11 and12 WHEREAS, rising rental costs in Georgia have outpaced wage growth, with the average fair13 market rent for a two-bedroom apartment reaching $1,196 per month, requiring a full-time14 worker to earn at least $22.99 per hour to afford it without being cost-burdened; and 15 H. R. 1366 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1082 WHEREAS, stable and affordable housing is a proven foundation f or improved health,16 educational outcomes, and economic mobility, and reducing homel essness benefits17 communities socially and economically; and18 WHEREAS, Georgia ACT focuses on advancing equitable housing and community19 development by connecting and convening Community Development C orporations and20 nonprofits to address needs and build organizational capacity to improve life outcomes for21 residents in communities across Georgia; and22 WHEREAS, Georgia ACT strengthens the affordable housing and community development23 industry through training, leadership and professional development opportunities, technical24 assistance, and civic engagement; and25 WHEREAS, Georgia ACT continues to advocate for the development of safe, decent, and26 affordable housing in Georgia while ensuring neighborhoods rema in a catalyst for27 revitalization in historically disinvested communities; and 28 WHEREAS, Georgia ACT will host its 2026 Housing Day at the capi tol on February 25,29 2026, bringing together nonprofit leaders, residents, advocates, and policymakers to elevate30 housing as a cornerstone of economic stability, community healt h, and opportunity for all31 Georgians; and 32 WHEREAS, this event provides an opportunity for members of the General Assembly to33 hear directly from constituents and housing practitioners about the importance of34 strengthening tenant protections, expanding affordable housing supply, preventing35 homelessness, and supporting community development.36 H. R. 1366 - 2 - 26 LC 129 1082 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that37 the members of this body recognize and commend Georgia Advancin g Communities38 Together, Inc., for its leadership in advancing equitable housing and community development39 across the State of Georgia and hereby designate February 25, 2 026, as Georgia ACT40 Housing Day at the capitol.41 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized42 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution ava ilable for distribution to43 Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc. 44 H. R. 1366 - 3 -