HR1638: HR1638 Empower Her, Elevate All; presented by UBiG-WE Foundation; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It praises Empower Her, Elevate All, a program presented by the UBiG-WE Foundation, describing it as an initiative that uses mentorship, leadership development, education, and community engagement to support women and girls. The resolution states that the House commends the program for its commitment to empowering women and strengthening communities throughout Georgia. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the UBiG-WE Foundation and the leadership of the program. The resolution creates no new requirements, funding, or legal obligations.

• Formally commends Empower Her, Elevate All and the UBiG-WE Foundation on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• States the House's recognition of the program's work in mentorship, leadership development, education, and community engagement for women and girls.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the foundation and program leadership.
• Creates no changes to Georgia law, funding, or ongoing legal requirements.

The resolution names the UBiG-WE Foundation and its Empower Her, Elevate All program, and by extension the women and girls the program serves. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must distribute copies of the resolution.

The resolution has no legal or funding effect; it is a public, formal statement of recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives. Its main real-world effect is symbolic, giving the named organization official acknowledgment from state lawmakers.

• The whereas clauses describe Empower Her, Elevate All as a program using mentorship, leadership development, education, and community engagement to support women and girls.
• The resolving clause formally commends the program and the UBiG-WE Foundation for their work strengthening communities in Georgia.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the foundation and program leadership.

1. 2026-03-06House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-06House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-06House Hopper (House)

• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)Primary sponsor
• Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)
• Akbar Ali (D, HD-106)
• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
• Imani Barnes (D, HD-086)
• Lisa Campbell (D, HD-035)

• women's empowerment
• community recognition
• House resolution
• civic organizations