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GA SR819

Resolution

Status

Passed

1/27/2016

Primary Sponsor

Renee Unterman

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys' (GABWA) 35th anniversary and designates January 28, 2016, as the annual Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys Day at the state capitol
  • GABWA was founded in 1981 to focus on women and children's issues, increase Black female representation in the judiciary and public offices, and take proactive stances on political issues
  • The organization represents approximately 700 women and men across Georgia and supported 2015 legislation to combat sexual exploitation and trafficking of children
  • GABWA created the Judicial and Public Office Academy to prepare members for judicial and public office positions and produces the award-winning television show "Legally Speaking" on legal topics
  • The Secretary of the Senate is directed to provide a copy of the resolution to GABWA

Legislative Description

Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys Day; recognize January 28

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

1/27/2016

Full Bill Text

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