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GA HR1748

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/15/2016

Primary Sponsor

Valencia Stovall

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House Resolution recognizing and commending the National Hookup of Black Women, Inc. (NHBW), Atlanta Metro Chapter for its community contributions
  • NHBW is a national nonprofit 501(c)(3) founded in 1974 by Dr. Arnita Young-Boswell and 13 other women during the Fourth Congressional Caucus Legislative Weekend, with 27 chapters across the United States
  • The Atlanta Metro Chapter was formally established in 2012 by founding member Valencia McGruder and currently has 20 active members
  • The chapter's advocacy programs include Domestic Violence, Health and Wellness, Literary, and TOP (Teens Overcoming Pressure), with partnerships with organizations such as The Women's Resource Center to End Domestic Violence, Emory Health Care, and Safe House
  • The Clerk of the House of Representatives is directed to provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to the NHBW Atlanta Metro Chapter

Legislative Description

National Hookup of Black Women, Inc.; Atlanta Metro Chapter; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/15/2016

Full Bill Text

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