Loading chat...
GA HR1612
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/3/2014
Primary Sponsor
Mable Thomas
Click for details
AI Summary
- Georgia House of Representatives commends the 21st Annual Youth and Family Convocation, themed "Stop the Violence, Turn Up the Peace," organized by the Youth Hope-Builders Academy (YHBA) of Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) and the Concerned Black Clergy of Metropolitan Atlanta
- The convocation featured a free rally on February 21, 2014, at First Iconium Baptist Church in Atlanta (7:00–9:30 p.m.) and an all-day event on February 22 at Friendship Community Church in College Park (8:45 a.m.–3:30 p.m.) with workshops for all ages
- The event called on the Black religious community to claim accountability and commitment to ending community violence, featuring youth performances including a high school drama group, choir, church steppers, speakers, rappers, dancers, and a poster parade
- The convocation originated as a class project in Dr. Anne Streaty Wimberly's ITC Christian education class and has grown from 173 participants at the first event to over 1,000 at later convocations, addressing annual "hot button" issues such as health, hip-hop culture, bullying, and technology
- Sponsored by Representatives Thomas of the 56th, Alexander of the 66th, and Jones of the 53rd
Legislative Description
Youth and Family Convocation; 21st Annual; recognize
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
3/3/2014
Full Bill Text
No bill text available