HR1546: HR1546 Latin American Association; LAA Day; March 10, 2026; recognize

This is a commemorative resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It honors the Latin American Association (LAA), founded in 1972, for the range of services it provides to Georgia's Latino community, including immigration legal help, family stabilization, economic empowerment programs, and youth mentorship. The resolution formally designates March 10, 2026, as LAA Day and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization. It creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties; it is a statement of recognition and appreciation passed by the House.

• Formally commends the Latin American Association for its history of service to Georgia's Latino community since 1972.
• Designates March 10, 2026, as 'LAA Day' in Georgia.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the LAA.
• Creates no new statutes, funding, or legal obligations; it is a symbolic honor rather than a change to Georgia law.

The resolution directly names the Latin American Association and, by extension, the Latino families and individuals across Georgia who use its immigration, economic, family stabilization, and youth services.

While the resolution does not change any law or provide funding, it publicly recognizes the LAA's decades of work serving Georgia's Latino community, giving the organization formal statewide acknowledgment from the House of Representatives.

• The whereas clauses describe the LAA's history since 1972 and its programs in family services, immigration legal aid, economic empowerment, and youth development.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend the LAA and recognize March 10, 2026, as LAA Day.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available to the LAA.

1. 2026-03-03House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-03House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-03House Hopper (House)

• Kasey Carpenter (R, HD-004)Primary sponsor
• Reynaldo Martinez (R, HD-111)
• Mary Ann Santos (D, HD-117)
• Matt Reeves (R, HD-099)
• Matt Dubnik (R, HD-029)

• Latino community
• immigration services
• commemorative resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• nonprofit recognition