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GA SR1279

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/27/2012

Primary Sponsor

Francis Millar

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes and commends the Atlanta Assistance League on the occasion of its 30th anniversary, having been founded in 1982 by a group of 34 women who initially sold senior citizens' crafts at malls and outdoor markets
  • The organization has grown to over 250 volunteers who have recorded on average more than 45,000 volunteer hours each over the last four years
  • Operates seven programs entirely through 100 percent volunteer efforts: Bears for Children, Links to Education, New Beginnings, Operation School Bell, Shepherd Center Patient Support, Waste Not, and Wee Help
  • 80 percent of program funding comes from the Attic Treasures Thrift Shop, which was named the number one thrift store in Atlanta in 2011 by a poll conducted by Access Atlanta, WSBtv, and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to the Atlanta Assistance League

Legislative Description

Atlanta Assistance League; recognize

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

3/27/2012

Full Bill Text

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