GA HR795

Georgia House Resolution 795, sponsored by Representative Rhodes of the 120th district, formally recognizes and commends Black History Month, which traces back to 1926 when Dr. Carter G. Woodson designated a period in February to honor Black American heritage and achievements

Honors ten individuals from Putnam County, Georgia for their contributions: Dr. Ansley Booker, Ms. Maria Burke Clark, Judge Lisa Reid Reeves, Dr. Alisa Nelson-Wade, Minister Johnny Harris, Mr. Berle Hurt, Ms. Patrina Dunn King, Mr. Larry Dunn, Ms. Thomaseha Bailey, and CPT (Ret) Sandra D. Taylor

Acknowledges the history of enslavement, lynch mobs, segregation, and denial of fundamental rights faced by Black Americans, while recognizing their significant contributions to the State of Georgia

Commends the ten honorees for successfully challenging social and legal structures that have kept Black Americans undervalued, citing their courage and tenacity

Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to each of the ten named honorees