Georgia CommonsHR 518: Roberts, Dr. Terrence J.; commend
Última acción: 6 de marzo de 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Dr. Terrence J. Roberts, one of the Little Rock Nine, for his decades of work in psychology, education and civil rights advocacy.
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En lenguaje claro
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It recognizes Dr. Terrence J. Roberts, who as a teenager was one of the Little Rock Nine, the group of Black students who integrated Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1957. The resolution describes his career as a clinical psychologist, his roles at UCLA and Antioch University, his consulting firm work on workplace equity, and his advocacy on racial justice. It notes honors he has received, including the Congressional Gold Medal and the Spingarn Medal. The House formally commends him and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send him a copy of the resolution.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Terrence J. Roberts for his contributions to civil rights, education, and social justice.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dr. Roberts.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a symbolic statement of the House's position.
A quién afecta
This resolution directly names and honors Dr. Terrence J. Roberts. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond the House Clerk's ministerial duty to distribute a copy.
Por qué importa
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences; its significance is symbolic, publicly recognizing a historical civil rights figure's career and honoring his legacy through official state legislative action.
Disposiciones clave
- The whereas clauses recount Dr. Roberts's role as one of the Little Rock Nine and his subsequent careers in psychology, higher education, and consulting.
- The resolving clause formally commends Dr. Roberts and wishes him future health and happiness.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to him.
Del proyecto de ley
“one of the Little Rock Nine, the courageous group of African American students who integrated Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1957”
“the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. Terrence J. Roberts for his invaluable contributions to civil rights, education, and social justice”
Cronología del estado
- House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
- House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
- House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)
Patrocinadores
- Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)
- Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)
- Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
- Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
- Sheila Jones (D, HD-060)
Temas
- civil rights history
- Little Rock Nine
- legislative commendation
- psychology