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GA HR1179

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/14/2018

Primary Sponsor

Park Cannon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House Resolution 1179 recognizes and commends Pride School Atlanta, Inc., a nonprofit organization that creates schools free of homophobia and transphobia for youth of all ages
  • Pride School Atlanta opened in August 2016 and has provided a safe, affirming educational environment to 17 students in a multi-age school setting
  • The organization raised over $100,000 in individual financial contributions and grants, $50,000 in in-kind donations, and over $50,000 in professional services over four years
  • Pride School Atlanta was a finalist for a 2017 Guardian Angel Nonprofit Award by the Atlanta Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and participated in the inaugural 2016 Excellence in Education for African-American LGBTQ Youth Summit in Washington, D.C.
  • The Clerk of the House of Representatives is directed to make copies of the resolution available for distribution to the public and press

Legislative Description

Pride School Atlanta, Inc.; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

2/14/2018

Full Bill Text

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