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GA HR1718

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/28/2024

Primary Sponsor

Mesha Mainor

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House Resolution 1718, sponsored by Representative Mainor of the 56th district, formally recognizes and commends Gocha Hawkins for her entrepreneurial achievements and community service in Atlanta
  • Hawkins, originally from Detroit, Michigan, arrived in Atlanta in 2010 and opened Gocha's Salon in 2011, gaining prominence in the hair industry with celebrity clients including Nicki Minaj, BeyoncĂ©, Drake, and Serena Williams, and appearing on We TV's L.A. Hair
  • In 2018, she transitioned to the restaurant industry, founding Gocha's Restaurant Group, which includes Gocha's Breakfast Bar and Gocha's Tapas Bar, all achieving perfect 100 health inspection scores
  • Hawkins founded Gocha's Illumination Foundation, a charitable organization providing educational and social services to displaced teens who are victims of abuse, and supports work release programs to reduce recidivism
  • The Clerk of the House of Representatives is directed to provide a copy of the resolution to Gocha Hawkins

Legislative Description

Hawkins, Gocha; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/28/2024

Full Bill Text

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