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

26 LC 112 3876 Senate Resolution 930 By: Senators Anavitarte of the 31st and Kemp of the 38th A RESOLUTION Commending the Latin American Association and recognizing March 10, 2026, as LAA1 Day; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, the Latin American Association (LAA) has, since its founding in 1972, served3 as the preeminent organization supporting Georgia's Latino community, providing culturally4 responsive services that empower Latinos to adapt, integrate, and thrive; and5 WHEREAS, the LAA has expanded over 54 years into a comprehensiv e,6 community-anchored organization offering vital services including economic empowerment,7 youth development, immigration legal assistance, family stabilization, and crisis intervention,8 ensuring that thousands of Georgia residents have access to resources and support; and9 WHEREAS, Georgia is home to a rapidly growing Latino population whose cultural, civic,10 and economic contributions strengthen the state's prosperity and workforce, and the LAA's11 wrap-around model of services continues to play a critical role in supporting this growth and12 in fostering a thriving, inclusive Georgia; and13 WHEREAS, the LAA's Family Services and Well-Being programs provide comprehensive14 support to low-income Latino families by addressing urgent need s such as housing15 S. R. 930 - 1 - 26 LC 112 3876 instability, food insecurity, financial hardship, and domestic violence prevention, offering16 bilingual crisis intervention, resource navigation, and direct assistance that stabilizes17 households and strengthens community well-being across Georgia; and18 WHEREAS, the organization provides Economic Empowerment program s, including19 workforce development, ESL instruction, entrepreneurial training, and job fairs, supporting20 thousands of individuals each year in building long-term financial stability and contributing21 to Georgia's economic vibrancy; and22 WHEREAS, the LAA's Youth Services programs cultivate the next g eneration of Latino23 leaders by providing mentorship, academic support, leadership development, and large-scale24 educational events that promote pathways to college and career success; and25 WHEREAS, the LAA serves as a trusted partner to civic, corporat e, nonprofit, and26 governmental institutions statewide, consistently demonstrating impact through community27 partnerships which expand the LAA's impact and exemplify the po wer of28 community-centered collaboration; and29 WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to recognize March 10, 2026, as LAA Day for the30 decades of meaningful service, leadership, and dedication to advancing opportunity for all31 residents of the State of Georgia.32 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body33 commend the Latin American Association and recognize March 10, 2026, as LAA Day.34 S. R. 930 - 2 - 26 LC 112 3876 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed35 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for di stribution to the Latin36 American Association.37 S. R. 930 - 3 -