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GA SR1609

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/29/2010

Primary Sponsor

Donzella James

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes and commends Dr. James Hall and Enlyfe New Direction Alliance and Ministries, Inc., for dedicated service to improving the lives of formerly incarcerated residents returning to Atlanta and Fulton County communities
  • Dr. Hall is an educator, clinical psychologist, and epidemiologist who leads Enlyfe's efforts to reduce recidivism and encourage successful community reentry
  • Enlyfe operates under the federal Second Chance Act, which authorizes grants for employment assistance, substance abuse treatment, housing, family programming, mentoring, and other reentry services for approximately 750,000 individuals leaving prison each year
  • Enlyfe collaborates with numerous organizations including the Georgia Department of Corrections Reentry Services, the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance, Celebrate Recovery, and several community support groups
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to Dr. James Hall

Legislative Description

Hall, Dr. James; Enlyfe New Direction Alliance and Ministries; recognize

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

4/29/2010

Full Bill Text

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