HR1731: HR1731 New Leaders Council; New Leaders Council Atlanta Chapter; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives formally recognizes the New Leaders Council, a national nonpartisan leadership development organization founded in 2005, and its Atlanta Chapter. The resolution describes the organization's Institute program, which trains participants in public policy, governance, coalition building, fundraising, communications, and ethical leadership. The House resolves that its members commend the New Leaders Council and its Atlanta Chapter for developing civic leaders and contributing to communities across Georgia. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the Atlanta Chapter. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a symbolic statement of recognition.

• Formally recognizes and commends the New Leaders Council and its Atlanta Chapter in the Georgia House of Representatives.
• States the House's view that the organization contributes to leadership development and civic infrastructure in Georgia.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the Atlanta Chapter.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement rather than binding legislation.

The resolution directly names the New Leaders Council, a national organization, and its Atlanta Chapter, along with its alumni and fellows who work in government, nonprofits, advocacy, business, and community organizing across Georgia.

Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it does not change anyone's rights, duties, or funding. Its practical effect is limited to formal recognition by the Georgia House and a ceremonial copy given to the Atlanta Chapter.

• The whereas clauses describe the New Leaders Council's founding in 2005 and its Institute program covering policy, governance, coalition building, fundraising, communications, and ethical leadership training.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives recognize and commend both the national organization and its Atlanta Chapter for developing civic leaders.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to the New Leaders Council Atlanta Chapter.

1. 2026-03-16House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-16House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-16House Hopper (House)

• Eric Bell (D, HD-075)Primary sponsor
• Omari Crawford (D, HD-089)
• Park Cannon (D, HD-058)

• civic leadership
• Atlanta
• legislative commendation
• nonprofit organizations