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GA HR1726

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/15/2016

Primary Sponsor

Mable Thomas

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House Resolution recognizing and commending Commissioner Emma I. Darnell, who represents District Six (portions of unincorporated South Fulton County and incorporated southwest Atlanta) on the Fulton County Board of Commissioners since her special election in May 1992
  • Commissioner Darnell previously served at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's Atlanta Regional Office and as Special Assistant to the Mayor of Atlanta for Intergovernmental Affairs and Chair of the Grant Review Board
  • She was an architect of Atlanta's "Minority Participation Plan for the Expansion of Hartsfield International Airport," which was featured in Henry Hampton's documentary "Eyes on the Prize"
  • Commissioner Darnell holds degrees from Fisk University, a Master's from Columbia University Teachers College, a Juris Doctorate from Howard University School of Law, and an honorary Doctor of Divinity from the Interdenominational Theological Center (June 2000)
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide Commissioner Darnell with a copy of the resolution

Legislative Description

Darnell, Commissioner Emma I.; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/15/2016

Full Bill Text

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