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GA HR1562

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/24/2014

Primary Sponsor

Pedro Marin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House Resolution 1562, introduced by Representative Marin of the 96th district, commends the Hispanic Organization Promoting Education (HOPE) for its efforts to improve educational outcomes for high school students across Georgia
  • HOPE operates 16 high school chapters throughout Georgia and hosts a leadership conference, leadership summit, and 28 workshops focused on education, leadership, and community service
  • HOPE has trained more than 100 high school leaders and maintains a 100% high school graduation rate among all chapter officers, all of whom have gone on to pursue higher education
  • HOPE chapter officers have collectively been awarded more than $1 million in scholarships, and the organization has impacted more than 600 high school students in the preceding two years
  • The Clerk of the House of Representatives is directed to transmit a copy of the resolution to HOPE

Legislative Description

Hispanic Organization Promoting Education; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

2/24/2014

Full Bill Text

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