HR1376: HR1376 Atlanta Chapter of the National Black MBA Association; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring the Atlanta Chapter of the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA). It recounts the chapter's history, noting it was founded in 1980 with 20 charter members and has grown to more than 1,000 members, and describes programs such as its Career Network Committee, Mentorship Program, and Leaders of Tomorrow Program for teens in the Metro Atlanta area. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally recognizes and commends the chapter and wishes it continued growth and success, and it directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization.

• Formally recognizes and commends the Atlanta Chapter of the National Black MBA Association on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• States the House's best wishes for the chapter's continued growth and success.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the chapter.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement only.

The resolution directly names the Atlanta Chapter of the National Black MBA Association and its members, including students and professionals who take part in its mentorship, scholarship, and career development programs.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect, but it gives official, public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives to an organization that runs mentorship, scholarship, and career programs for Black professionals and students in the Atlanta area.

• The whereas clauses describe the NBMBAA's founding in 1970 and the Atlanta Chapter's founding in 1980 with 20 charter members, now grown to over 1,000 members.
• The whereas clauses describe chapter programs including the Career Network Committee, a 1:1 Mentorship Program, scholarships for prospective MBA students, and the Leaders of Tomorrow Program serving over thirty Metro Atlanta teens.
• The resolving clause formally commends the Atlanta Chapter and extends best wishes for its continued growth and success.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the chapter.

1. 2026-02-17House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-17House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-17House Hopper (House)

• Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-095)Primary sponsor
• Yasmin Neal (D, HD-079)
• Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)
• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)

• legislative commendation
• National Black MBA Association
• Atlanta
• professional development
• mentorship programs