Georgia CommonsHR 820: Black Women and Girls Awareness Day; April 8; recognize
Última acción: 27 de marzo de 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution designates April 8 of each year as Black Women and Girls Awareness Day, recognizing the contributions and challenges of Black women and girls across the state.
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En lenguaje claro
This resolution does not create new law or spending. It is a symbolic statement from the Georgia House of Representatives designating April 8 as Black Women and Girls Awareness Day. The resolution's preamble cites statistics on Black women and girls in Georgia, covering education, health disparities, business ownership, and workforce participation, as reasons for the designation. It concludes by resolving that the House sets aside April 8 each year to recognize these contributions and challenges, and directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- Designates April 8 of each year as Black Women and Girls Awareness Day in Georgia.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
- Does not create any new state program, funding, or legal requirement beyond the symbolic designation.
A quién afecta
The resolution primarily concerns Black women and girls in Georgia, whose achievements and challenges it highlights. It also involves the House of Representatives and its Clerk, who are tasked with distributing copies of the resolution.
Por qué importa
Because this is a resolution rather than a bill amending Georgia law, it carries no binding legal or financial effect. Its main practical impact is a formal, public acknowledgment by the House of Representatives of an annual day recognizing Black women and girls in Georgia.
Disposiciones clave
- The resolving clause designates April 8 of each year as Black Women and Girls Awareness Day.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available for public and press distribution.
- The preamble (the 'whereas' clauses) cites data on education, health, entrepreneurship, and workforce participation among Black women and girls in Georgia as the basis for the designation.
Del proyecto de ley
“the members of this body designate April 8 of each year as Black Women and Girls Awareness Day.”
Cronología del estado
- House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
- House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
- House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)
Patrocinadores
- Rhonda Taylor (D, HD-092)
- Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
- Al Williams (D, HD-168)
- Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
- Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
Temas
- Black women and girls
- commemorative day
- women's health
- education
- women-owned businesses