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GA HR1346

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Pedro Marin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House of Representatives recognizes the National Minority Trucking Association (NMTA) as the first and only U.S. organization representing minority interests in the trucking industry
  • NMTA launched a national jobs initiative aimed at fostering 500,000 jobs in transportation and logistics by 2025, partnering with elected officials, community organizations, and academia
  • NMTA created a high school pilot program called "Drive" to educate students about global supply chain and logistics careers and develop mentoring and internship opportunities
  • NMTA established the nation's first Minority Transportation Consortium, a national conglomerate of minority, veteran, and women-owned transportation firms seeking freight opportunities with public and private sector shippers
  • Clerk of the House is directed to provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to the NMTA

Legislative Description

National Minority Trucking Association; recognize

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

2/11/2016

Full Bill Text

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