HR1433: HR1433 68th Annual Southeast District Conference of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc.; honoring its longstanding commitment to leadership, service, and economic empowerment; commend

26 LC 129 1216 House Resolution 1433 By: Representatives Hugley of the 141st, Barnes of the 86th, Stinson of the 150th, Bazemore of the 69th, Jackson of the 165th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the 68th Annual Southeast District Conference of the National1 Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, I nc., and honoring its2 longstanding commitment to leadership, service, and economic empowerment; and for other3 purposes.4 WHEREAS, the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs,5 Inc., (NANBPWC) was founded in 1935 and stands as one of the nation's longest-standing6 organizations dedicated to the professional, civic, and economi c advancement of African7 American women; and8 WHEREAS, for more than nine decades, NANBPWC has upheld a proud legacy of9 advocacy, leadership development, entrepreneurship, voter education, youth mentorship, and10 community service at the local, state, and national levels; and11 WHEREAS, the Southeast District of NANBPWC represents one of the organization's most12 dynamic and impactful regions, serving members across multiple states for more than six13 decades and consistently championing leadership excellence and community empowerment14 throughout the southeastern United States; and15 H. R. 1433 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1216 WHEREAS, the 68th Annual Southeast District Conference will con vene March 19-22,16 2026, in Columbus, Georgia, bringing together business and professional women, community17 leaders, youth, and stakeholders from across the region; and18 WHEREAS, the 2026 conference theme, "Moving Forward With Purpose...Unstoppable,"19 reflects the organization's historic foundation and continued commitment to progress, service,20 and collective impact in strengthening families, communities, and economic opportunities;21 and22 WHEREAS, the members of NANBPWC and its Southeast District have made significant23 contributions to leadership development, economic empowerment, civic engagement, and24 community collaboration, thereby enhancing the quality of life for citizens throughout25 Georgia and the Southeast; and26 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments and27 enduring service of NANBPWC and its Southeast District be appropriately recognized.28 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that29 the members of this body recognize and commend the National Ass ociation of Negro30 Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., Southeast District, upon the occasion of its31 68th Annual Southeast District Conference, and extend best wish es for a successful and32 impactful gathering in Columbus, Georgia.33 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized34 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the35 leadership of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs,36 Inc., Southeast District. 37 H. R. 1433 - 2 -