HR1962: HR1962 National Council of Negro Women, Inc.; 90th anniversary; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW), founded in 1935 by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, as it marks its 90th anniversary. It notes the organization's growth into a network of more than 2 million people and describes its current leadership and its four strategic focus areas: education, health equity, economic justice, and social justice advocacy. The resolution also highlights the Georgia State Coalition of the NCNW, which has 13 community sections and 19 collegiate sections across the state, and mentions events marking the anniversary such as a multi-city tour and an awards gala. The House resolves to honor the organization and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to the NCNW as a keepsake.

• Formally honors the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. on the occasion of its 90th anniversary.
• Recognizes the Georgia State Coalition of the NCNW and its network of community and collegiate sections across the state.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to the organization.

The resolution directly names the National Council of Negro Women, Inc., its national leaders, and its Georgia State Coalition, including its community and collegiate sections. It also involves the Clerk of the House, who must prepare and distribute the commemorative copy.

This resolution carries no legal force and does not change Georgia law; its practical effect is a formal, symbolic recognition. For members of the NCNW and its Georgia chapters, it provides public acknowledgment from the state legislature of the organization's history and ongoing work.

• The whereas clauses recount the NCNW's founding in 1935 by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune and its growth to a network of more than 2 million people.
• The whereas clauses describe the organization's four strategic pillars: education, health equity, economic justice, and social justice advocacy.
• The whereas clauses describe the Georgia State Coalition's structure of 13 community sections and 19 collegiate sections and its current leadership.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives formally honor the NCNW and the Georgia State Coalition.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the NCNW.

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• El-Mahdi Holly (D, HD-116)Primary sponsor
• Park Cannon (D, HD-058)
• Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)
• Regina Lewis-Ward (D, HD-115)
• Yasmin Neal (D, HD-079)
• Angela Moore (D, HD-091)

• commemorative resolution
• National Council of Negro Women
• Georgia House of Representatives
• civic organizations
• Black history