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GA HR1670

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/29/2012

Primary Sponsor

Stacey Abrams

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes March 14, 2012, as Georgia Links Day at the state capitol and commends The Links, Incorporated, for its work to improve quality of life in the state and nation
  • The Links, Incorporated, is a nonprofit organization of more than 12,000 professional women of color in the United States and abroad, founded in 1946 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • The organization has 274 chapters nationwide, including 15 chapters in Georgia representing 600 members in every major city
  • On March 14, 2012, Links members across the country gathered at state capitols to encourage support for legislation addressing the growing epidemic of childhood obesity
  • The Links promotes STEM education and career readiness, works to close the academic achievement gap for middle school students, and supports health, fitness, and financial literacy programs

Legislative Description

Georgia Links Day; March 14, 2012; recognize

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

2/29/2012

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