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GA HR1010

Resolution

Status

Passed

1/30/2020

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Gardner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends the League of Women Voters of Georgia on its 100th anniversary, recognizing its founding on February 14, 1920, as a volunteer, nonpartisan organization promoting informed citizen participation in government
  • Honors the 72-year women's suffrage movement that led to the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment, naming key national suffragists and Georgia-specific leaders who fought for women's right to vote
  • Recognizes the League's 100 years of work advocating for fair elections, open government, campaign finance reform, education, and environmental protection on behalf of women, minorities, and other historically disadvantaged groups
  • Acknowledges the League's role in encouraging voter registration and participation and its reputation as one of the most beneficial and influential political organizations in the state
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to the League of Women Voters of Georgia

Legislative Description

League of Women Voters of Georgia; occasion of its 100th anniversary; recognize

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

1/30/2020

Full Bill Text

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