Georgia CommonsHR 36: Ahmaud Arbery Foundation; commend
Última acción: 16 de enero de 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends the Ahmaud Arbery Foundation for its racial justice and youth empowerment work and honors Ahmaud Arbery's mother, Wanda Cooper-Jones, for founding it.
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En lenguaje claro
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes the Ahmaud Arbery Foundation, an organization founded by Wanda Cooper-Jones after her son Ahmaud Arbery was killed in an incident in 2020. The resolution states the foundation works on racial justice, youth empowerment, and building safer, more inclusive communities through advocacy, education, and outreach. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends the foundation for its work, thanks Cooper-Jones for her leadership, and honors Arbery's legacy. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the foundation.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- Formally recognizes and commends the Ahmaud Arbery Foundation for its work on racial justice and youth empowerment.
- Extends the House's gratitude to Wanda Cooper-Jones for founding the foundation and for her leadership.
- Honors the legacy of Ahmaud Arbery as part of the resolution's stated purpose.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the foundation.
A quién afecta
The resolution directly names and honors the Ahmaud Arbery Foundation and its founder, Wanda Cooper-Jones. It does not impose any obligations, funding, or legal changes on any other group, agency, or Georgia resident.
Por qué importa
As a commendatory resolution, this measure carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It creates an official state record of the Georgia House's recognition of the foundation's work and of Ahmaud Arbery's legacy, but it does not create new rights, funding, or requirements for anyone.
Disposiciones clave
- The first resolving clause recognizes and commends the Ahmaud Arbery Foundation for its work on racial justice and youth empowerment.
- The second resolving clause extends gratitude to Wanda Cooper-Jones and honors Ahmaud Arbery's legacy.
- The third resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for the foundation.
Del proyecto de ley
“the members of this body recognize and commend the Ahmaud Arbery Foundation for its vital work in promoting racial justice and youth empowerment as well as its unwavering commitment to building a better and more equitable Georgia”
Cronología del estado
- House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
- House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
- House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)
Patrocinadores
- Devan Seabaugh (R, HD-034)
- Rick Townsend (R, HD-179)
- Buddy DeLoach (R, HD-167)
- Steven Sainz (R, HD-180)
- Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)
Temas
- Ahmaud Arbery
- racial justice
- youth empowerment
- legislative commendation