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GA SR681
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/3/2020
Primary Sponsor
Nikema Williams
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AI Summary
- Recognizes and commends Thomas and Tonya Clem and Metro Atlanta Chess Partners Inc., established in 2015 to address underrepresentation of minority children from west Atlanta in national US Chess tournaments
- Metro Atlanta Chess Partners has offered free chess services at multiple locations including Brown Middle School, M. Agnes Jones Elementary, Metropolitan Library, Carver Family YMCA, and Saint Peter Missionary Baptist Church
- The organization purchased US Chess memberships for 179 students, hosted 22 rated tournaments, supported 219 participants in US Chess rated tournaments, and sent eight participants to the 2018 Atlanta Junior High Nationals
- The organization currently hosts a free "Chess after Church" program at Washington Park Tennis Center on the first and second Sundays of each month
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Thomas and Tonya Clem
Legislative Description
Clem, Thomas and Tonya; recognize
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
2/3/2020
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