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GA SR1292
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/27/2012
Primary Sponsor
Vincent Fort
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AI Summary
- Georgia Senate resolution recognizing and commending Pastor Leroy Barber and his "Green My Hood" initiative in Historic South Atlanta, which empowers residents and volunteers to address environmental injustice in their neighborhood
- Pastor Barber has dedicated more than 20 years to eradicating poverty, confronting homelessness, restoring neighborhoods, and healing racism in inner-city Atlanta
- "Green My Hood" was created in response to environmental hazards surrounding the community, including a toxic waste facility, trash transfer station, chemical plants, dilapidated homes with lead paint, and illegal dumping
- The program's activities include community gardens, neighborhood clean-up days, electronics and tire recycling days, and energy-efficient lightbulb donations to seniors
- Sponsored by Senators Orrock, Fort, Seay, James, Davenport, and others; directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to Pastor Barber
Legislative Description
Pastor Leroy Barber's initiative, "Green My Hood"; recognize
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
3/27/2012
Full Bill Text
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