SR959: SR959 The Flourish Society Inc.; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial measure passed by the Georgia Senate honoring The Flourish Society Inc., a sisterhood and advocacy group focused on African American women. The text describes the organization's programs, including youth mentoring through its Legacy Builders Program, arts and cultural preservation through Flourishing in the Arts, health and wellness advocacy for Black women, civic engagement efforts, and global cultural exchange through Global Connect. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the Senate's recognition and commendation of the organization for its contributions to the state, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to The Flourish Society Inc. for its records.

• Formally recognizes and commends The Flourish Society Inc. on behalf of the Georgia Senate for its community work.
• Extends the Senate's best wishes for the organization's continued success.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to the organization.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or allocate any state funding.

The resolution directly names The Flourish Society Inc., an advocacy and sisterhood organization for African American women, and its programs serving youth, families, and communities. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians or institutions.

This is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change, so it does not alter anyone's rights, obligations, or funding. Its practical effect is limited to giving The Flourish Society Inc. formal, public acknowledgment from the Georgia Senate.

• The whereas clauses describe the organization's mission of supporting African American women through leadership, empowerment, and community transformation.
• The clauses detail specific programs: the Legacy Builders youth mentoring program, Flourishing in the Arts cultural initiative, health and wellness advocacy, civic engagement work, and Global Connect for diaspora cultural exchange.
• The resolving clause formally states the Senate's recognition and commendation of the organization.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the organization.

1. 2026-03-18Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-16Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)Primary sponsor
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)

• ceremonial resolution
• community organizations
• women's advocacy
• Georgia Senate honors