SR930: SR930 Latin American Association; commend; LAA Day; recognize March 10, 2026

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It praises the Latin American Association (LAA), founded in 1972, for more than 50 years of providing services to Georgia's Latino community, including economic empowerment programs, youth mentorship, immigration legal assistance, family stabilization, and crisis intervention. The resolution formally designates March 10, 2026 as LAA Day in Georgia. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to the Latin American Association as a keepsake recognizing the honor.

• Commends the Latin American Association for its history of service to Georgia's Latino community since 1972.
• Officially recognizes March 10, 2026 as LAA Day in the state of Georgia.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the Latin American Association.
• Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties; 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, youth, and individuals in Georgia who use its economic, youth development, family stability, and immigration assistance services.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect but serves as an official, public acknowledgment by the Georgia Senate of the Latin American Association's community role, which can raise the organization's visibility and recognition among state leaders and the public.

• The whereas clauses describe the LAA's founding in 1972 and its growth into a comprehensive service organization for Georgia's Latino community.
• The whereas clauses detail specific LAA programs: Family Services and Well-Being, Economic Empowerment, and Youth Services.
• The first resolving clause formally commends the LAA and designates March 10, 2026 as LAA Day.
• The second resolving clause instructs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available to the LAA.

1. 2026-03-10Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-09Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)Primary sponsor
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)

• Latino community
• Georgia Senate resolution
• immigrant services
• community organizations
• commemorative day