| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 112 2682 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 36 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Seabaugh of the 34 |
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| 10 | 10 | | Sainz of the 180 |
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| 15 | 15 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 16 | 16 | | Recognizing and commending the Ahmaud Arbery Foundation; and for other purposes. |
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| 18 | 18 | | WHEREAS, on February 23, 2020, Ahmaud Arbery, a vibrant and promising young man,2 |
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| 19 | 19 | | tragically lost his life in an incident that reverberated across Georgia and the nation, shedding3 |
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| 20 | 20 | | light on the urgent need for racial justice and equality; and4 |
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| 21 | 21 | | WHEREAS, in the wake of this heartbreaking loss, Ahmaud's mother, Ms. Wanda5 |
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| 22 | 22 | | Cooper-Jones, demonstrated extraordinary strength and resilience by founding the Ahmaud6 |
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| 23 | 23 | | Arbery Foundation, transforming her personal grief into a movement for meaningful change;7 |
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| 24 | 24 | | and8 |
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| 25 | 25 | | WHEREAS, the Ahmaud Arbery Foundation is dedicated to promoting racial justice,9 |
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| 26 | 26 | | fostering youth empowerment, and creating stronger, safer communities through advocacy,10 |
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| 27 | 27 | | education, and outreach programs; and11 |
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| 28 | 28 | | WHEREAS, the foundation's work includes efforts to bridge divides, support marginalized12 |
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| 29 | 29 | | communities, and inspire the next generation to embrace inclusion, equity, and fairness; and13 |
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| 30 | 30 | | H. R. 36 |
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| 32 | 32 | | WHEREAS, through the foundation, the legacy of Ahmaud Arbery serves as a call to action |
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| 34 | 34 | | for all Georgians to work toward a society where every individual can live with dignity,15 |
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| 35 | 35 | | safety, and the freedom to pursue their dreams; and16 |
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| 36 | 36 | | WHEREAS, the Ahmaud Arbery Foundation has become a symbol of hope and progress,17 |
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| 37 | 37 | | reminding us that even in the face of adversity, compassion and determination can drive18 |
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| 38 | 38 | | meaningful societal change.19 |
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| 39 | 39 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that20 |
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| 40 | 40 | | the members of this body recognize and commend the Ahmaud Arbery Foundation for its21 |
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| 41 | 41 | | vital work in promoting racial justice and youth empowerment as well as its unwavering22 |
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| 42 | 42 | | commitment to building a better and more equitable Georgia.23 |
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| 43 | 43 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body extend their deepest gratitude24 |
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| 44 | 44 | | to Ms. Wanda Cooper-Jones for her courage and leadership as well as honor the enduring25 |
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| 45 | 45 | | legacy of Ahmaud Arbery, whose story continues to inspire change across the state and26 |
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| 46 | 46 | | beyond.27 |
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| 47 | 47 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized28 |
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| 48 | 48 | | and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the29 |
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| 49 | 49 | | Ahmaud Arbery Foundation.30 |
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| 50 | 50 | | H. R. 36 |
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