HR 818: Community Wellness Day at the Capitol; 03/28/25; 100 Black Men of South Metro Atlanta; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors the organization 100 Black Men of South Metro Atlanta for hosting its first Community Wellness Day, aimed at helping thousands of community members, especially Black men, get health screenings, education, and wellness resources. The resolution does not create any new law or spend any state money; it is a ceremonial statement from the House. The resolution formally commends the group for its contributions to health and wellness in Georgia and designates March 28, 2025 as Community Wellness Day at the Capitol. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the organization, as a keepsake recognizing the honor.

• Commends the 100 Black Men of South Metro Atlanta for its contributions to health and wellness among Georgia citizens.
• Officially designates March 28, 2025 as Community Wellness Day at the Capitol.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.

The 100 Black Men of South Metro Atlanta, an organization focused on community health outreach, and the community members it serves, particularly Black men targeted for health screenings and wellness education. The resolution has no direct effect on the general public or state agencies beyond the House Clerk's office.

The resolution provides public, official recognition of a community health initiative but does not change any law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its main effect is symbolic, marking the organization's wellness event and honoring its community health work.

• The resolution's preamble ('whereas' clauses) describes the organization's mission to empower 5,000 community members, including 500 Black men, through health screenings and education.
• The operative resolving clause commends the organization for its contributions to health and wellness in Georgia.
• The resolution designates March 28, 2025 as Community Wellness Day at the Capitol.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the organization.

1. 2025-03-27House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
2. 2025-03-27House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
3. 2025-03-27House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

• Debra Bazemore (D, HD-069)Patrocinador principal
• Karen Bennett (D, HD-094)
• Park Cannon (D, HD-058)

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