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GA SR773
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/20/2020
Primary Sponsor
P.K. Martin
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AI Summary
- Georgia Senate commends Hi-Hope Service Center on its 60th anniversary of supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Gwinnett County
- Founded in 1960 by parents of six young students and community leaders, making it one of the first organizations in Georgia to teach children with intellectual disabilities
- Currently operates five programs—day, employment, residential, adapted communication, and behavioral support—serving 236 individuals, including 20 group home residents receiving around-the-clock care
- Transitioned from a children's educational organization to one serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities after public schools fully integrated student programs
- In 2015, entered a long-term joint management agreement with The Enterline Foundation and has received multiple awards, including the Gwinnett Chamber's D. Scott Hudgens Jr. Humanitarian Award (2005) and the Pinnacle Small Business Award (2011)
Legislative Description
Hi-Hope Service Center; commend
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
2/20/2020
Full Bill Text
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