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GA HR1551

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/26/2016

Primary Sponsor

Dee Dawkins-Haigler

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House of Representatives recognizes Boyz to Men of Honor, Inc. (B2MH) for outstanding service to the state
  • B2MH is a nonprofit launched in 2009 providing mentoring, guidance, and life skills training to middle and high school males in Rockdale County and surrounding counties
  • Since 2013, B2MH has served almost 2,000 youth, growing from 194 participants in 2013 to 1,027 in 2015, with weekly one-on-one and group mentoring sessions of 25 to 50 youth through its Friday Night Lights Program at the JP Carr Center
  • Through the Passport to Manhood Program, B2MH mentored over 100 youth at the Rockdale County Boys and Girls Club and worked with Juvenile Justice System personnel to mentor incarcerated youth
  • B2MH annually hosts a daylong Christmas event distributing toys, clothing, and goods to families in need, serving over 400 guests in 2015

Legislative Description

Boyz to Men of Honor, Inc. (B2MH); recognize

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

2/26/2016

Full Bill Text

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