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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 346 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representative Moore of the 91 |
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| 6 | 6 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 7 | 7 | | Recognizing and commending the National Association of Black Women in Construction; |
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| 9 | 9 | | and for other purposes.2 |
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| 10 | 10 | | WHEREAS, the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) was3 |
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| 11 | 11 | | founded in 1991 as a national organization dedicated to increasing awareness, representation,4 |
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| 12 | 12 | | and opportunities for Black women in the construction industry; and5 |
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| 13 | 13 | | WHEREAS, the NABWIC Atlanta Chapter was officially established in 2020 to advance the6 |
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| 14 | 14 | | national mission in Georgia, providing professional development, mentorship, and advocacy7 |
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| 15 | 15 | | for Black women in construction; and8 |
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| 16 | 16 | | WHEREAS, NABWIC actively engages in community service projects to uplift and improve9 |
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| 17 | 17 | | the lives of individuals in underserved communities, including its 2023 partnership with10 |
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| 18 | 18 | | Seaborn Elementary School to create a Zen Wellness Space for teachers, its 202411 |
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| 19 | 19 | | collaboration with HouseProud Atlanta to provide home repair assistance to seniors and12 |
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| 20 | 20 | | veteran homeowners in Atlanta, and its 2024 participation in the African American Male13 |
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| 21 | 21 | | Wellness Agency Initiative to support health screenings and awareness campaigns for Black14 |
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| 22 | 22 | | men; and15 |
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| 23 | 23 | | H. R. 346 |
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| 25 | 25 | | WHEREAS, the NABWIC Atlanta Chapter is dedicated to legislative advocacy, ensuring |
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| 27 | 27 | | that Black women in construction receive equitable opportunities, fair wages, and17 |
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| 28 | 28 | | representation in government contracting and infrastructure projects; and18 |
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| 29 | 29 | | WHEREAS, NABWIC is participating in the Legislative Brunch on February 26, 2025, at19 |
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| 30 | 30 | | the Georgia Legislative Building, featuring key speakers Representative Angela Moore and20 |
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| 31 | 31 | | Senator Emanuel Jones, to advance policy discussions for increased access to government21 |
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| 32 | 32 | | contracts for Black women-owned construction firms, expanded workforce development and22 |
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| 33 | 33 | | training programs at HBCUs and trade schools, financial support for women-owned23 |
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| 34 | 34 | | businesses including grant opportunities and low-interest loans, supplier diversity and24 |
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| 35 | 35 | | procurement opportunities to ensure equitable access to large-scale projects, and safe and25 |
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| 36 | 36 | | inclusive work environments by eliminating discrimination and harassment in construction;26 |
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| 37 | 37 | | and27 |
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| 38 | 38 | | WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this outstanding organization be28 |
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| 39 | 39 | | appropriately honored.29 |
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| 40 | 40 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that30 |
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| 41 | 41 | | the members of this body recognize and commend the National Association of Black Women31 |
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| 42 | 42 | | in Construction for its many remarkable contributions on behalf of the citizens of this state32 |
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| 43 | 43 | | as well as extend best wishes for continued success.33 |
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| 44 | 44 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized34 |
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| 45 | 45 | | and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the35 |
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| 46 | 46 | | National Association of Black Women in Construction.36 |
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| 47 | 47 | | H. R. 346 |
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