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GA HR1594
Resolution
Status
Passed
6/18/2020
Primary Sponsor
Gregg Kennard
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AI Summary
- Georgia House Resolution commending Hi-Hope Service Center on its 60th anniversary of supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, founded in 1960 in Gwinnett County by parents of six young students and community leaders
- Hi-Hope currently operates a day program, employment program, residential program, adapted communication program, and behavioral support program serving 236 individuals, including 20 group home residents receiving around-the-clock support
- The organization transitioned from teaching children with intellectual disabilities to supporting adults after public schools fully integrated student programs
- Hi-Hope has received multiple awards, including the Gwinnett Chamber's D. Scott Hudgens Jr. Humanitarian Award (2005), Pinnacle Small Business Award (2011), and Gwinnett Chamber Impact Regional Business Award in the Nonprofit Sector (2016)
- In 2015, Hi-Hope entered a long-term joint management agreement with The Enterline Foundation to further secure services for adults with developmental disabilities
Legislative Description
Hi-Hope Service Center; 60th anniversary of supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; commend
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
6/18/2020
Full Bill Text
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