| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 129 0103 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 183 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Herring of the 145 |
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| 5 | 5 | | , Griffin of the 149 |
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| 6 | 6 | | th |
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| 7 | 7 | | , Washburn of the 144 |
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| 8 | 8 | | th |
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| 9 | 9 | | , Paris |
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| 10 | 10 | | of the 142 |
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| 12 | 12 | | , Jones of the 143 |
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| 14 | 14 | | , and others |
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| 15 | 15 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 16 | 16 | | Recognizing the Macon Violence Prevention Program for it impactful efforts in reducing |
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| 18 | 18 | | violent crime in Macon-Bibb County and commending its community-wide collaboration and2 |
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| 19 | 19 | | innovative approach to violence prevention; and for other purposes.3 |
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| 20 | 20 | | WHEREAS, the Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) Program has become a model for4 |
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| 21 | 21 | | effective violence prevention by combining law enforcement-led efforts with public health5 |
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| 22 | 22 | | and community-led initiatives; and6 |
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| 23 | 23 | | WHEREAS, MVP has focused on addressing the root causes of violent crime through7 |
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| 24 | 24 | | targeted programs, equitable resource distribution, and innovative approaches, including8 |
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| 25 | 25 | | prioritizing community input and tailoring interventions at the neighborhood level; and9 |
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| 26 | 26 | | WHEREAS, Macon-Bibb County has experienced a significant and steady decline in10 |
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| 27 | 27 | | homicides every year since the inception of the MVP Program, demonstrating its11 |
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| 28 | 28 | | effectiveness in improving public safety; and12 |
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| 29 | 29 | | WHEREAS, the Community Foundation of Central Georgia has played a vital role in13 |
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| 30 | 30 | | administering MVP grants, supporting local non-profits focused on youth-centered14 |
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| 31 | 31 | | H. R. 183 |
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| 33 | 33 | | prevention programs, and strengthening grassroots organizations to create sustainable |
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| 35 | 35 | | community change; and16 |
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| 36 | 36 | | WHEREAS, eighty MVP community grants, totaling more than $2.5 million, have been17 |
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| 37 | 37 | | awarded to 52 local non-profits to implement impactful programs providing mentorship,18 |
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| 38 | 38 | | educational opportunities, and resources to at-risk youth and their families; and19 |
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| 39 | 39 | | WHEREAS, MVP partners, including Mayor Lester Miller, Sheriff David Davis, District20 |
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| 40 | 40 | | Attorney Anita Howard, and the MVP Steering Committee, have worked collaboratively to21 |
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| 41 | 41 | | ensure that the program adheres to national best practices while fostering local innovation;22 |
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| 42 | 42 | | and23 |
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| 43 | 43 | | WHEREAS, the MVP Program's holistic and collaborative approach has earned Macon-Bibb24 |
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| 44 | 44 | | County the Visionary City Award from the Georgia Municipal Association in 2024, further25 |
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| 45 | 45 | | solidifying its reputation as a model for other communities; and26 |
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| 46 | 46 | | WHEREAS, Macon-Bibb County received national recognition by being ranked 6th in the27 |
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| 47 | 47 | | nation for its evidence-based approach to reduce violent crime in Community Justice's 202428 |
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| 48 | 48 | | Violence Prevention Index; and29 |
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| 49 | 49 | | WHEREAS, the program's emphasis on collaboration among law enforcement, government,30 |
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| 50 | 50 | | non-profits, and residents has strengthened trust and created a safer environment for all31 |
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| 51 | 51 | | citizens in Macon-Bibb County.32 |
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| 52 | 52 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that33 |
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| 53 | 53 | | the members of this body commend the Macon Violence Prevention Program for its34 |
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| 54 | 54 | | H. R. 183 |
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| 56 | 56 | | exemplary work in reducing violent crime, enhancing public safety, and empowering local |
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| 58 | 58 | | communities.36 |
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| 59 | 59 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body recognize Mayor Lester Miller37 |
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| 60 | 60 | | for his leadership and vision in launching the MVP Program as well as all MVP partners,38 |
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| 61 | 61 | | including law enforcement, the judiciary, non-profit organizations, and community39 |
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| 62 | 62 | | stakeholders, for their tireless efforts in achieving shared goals.40 |
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| 63 | 63 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized41 |
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| 64 | 64 | | and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to Mayor42 |
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| 65 | 65 | | Lester Miller, the Community Foundation of Central Georgia, and the MVP Steering43 |
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| 66 | 66 | | Committee.44 |
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| 67 | 67 | | H. R. 183 |
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