| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 112 3374 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 609 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Bell of the 75 |
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| 7 | 7 | | , Cannon of the 58 |
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| 9 | 9 | | , Alexander of |
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| 12 | 12 | | , Gilliard of the 162 |
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| 14 | 14 | | , and others |
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| 15 | 15 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 16 | 16 | | Recognizing March 20, 2025, as Out The Trap Day at the state capitol; and for other |
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| 18 | 18 | | purposes.2 |
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| 19 | 19 | | WHEREAS, Out The Trap Day is a transformative, community-driven initiative that3 |
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| 20 | 20 | | empowers individuals seeking to overcome barriers and build a future of stability,4 |
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| 21 | 21 | | opportunity, and personal growth; and5 |
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| 22 | 22 | | WHEREAS, this day serves as an urgent call to action to mobilize resources, expand6 |
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| 23 | 23 | | educational opportunities, and establish unwavering support systems that promote economic7 |
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| 24 | 24 | | empowerment, rehabilitation, and personal development; and8 |
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| 25 | 25 | | WHEREAS, Out The Trap Day embodies Georgia's steadfast commitment to harm reduction,9 |
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| 26 | 26 | | criminal justice reform, economic development, and community-based solutions that uplift10 |
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| 27 | 27 | | and protect the most vulnerable populations, including survivors of human and drug11 |
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| 28 | 28 | | trafficking; and12 |
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| 29 | 29 | | WHEREAS, participation in Out The Trap Day fosters vital collaboration among local13 |
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| 30 | 30 | | organizations, public officials, and community leaders to confront and dismantle the root14 |
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| 31 | 31 | | H. R. 609 |
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| 33 | 33 | | causes of economic and social injustice, particularly those that enable human trafficking and |
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| 34 | 34 | | 15 |
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| 35 | 35 | | exploitation; and16 |
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| 36 | 36 | | WHEREAS, the following individuals are to be honored during this year's Out The Trap Day17 |
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| 37 | 37 | | for their steadfast commitment to uplifting individuals affected by systemic barriers:18 |
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| 38 | 38 | | Anthony "Young Marley" Reed, Dr. Roz McCarthy, Big Bank, Big Gipp, Chris Brown,19 |
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| 39 | 39 | | Corey Lowe, Donnetta Wells, Dr. April Hang, Dr. Rasean Hodge, Evan Hall, Judson Hill,20 |
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| 40 | 40 | | Kyle Brown, Micheal "Coach" Harris, Mychel "Snoop" Dilliard, Robert "Roo" McClendon,21 |
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| 41 | 41 | | Scotty Smart, Shaleea "Lucki" Johnson, Shar Bates, Sunday Jones, and Terry Woodard; and22 |
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| 42 | 42 | | WHEREAS, recognizing this day highlights the power of second chances, the necessity of23 |
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| 43 | 43 | | rehabilitation, and the creation of tangible pathways to success for those striving to break free24 |
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| 44 | 44 | | from cycles of harm, exploitation, and systemic oppression.25 |
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| 45 | 45 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that26 |
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| 46 | 46 | | the members of this body recognize March 20, 2025, as Out The Trap Day and encourage27 |
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| 47 | 47 | | policymakers, community organizations, and the public to engage in and support initiatives28 |
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| 48 | 48 | | that foster empowerment, justice, and systemic transformation.29 |
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| 49 | 49 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized30 |
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| 50 | 50 | | and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to each31 |
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| 51 | 51 | | individual named herein, the public, and the press.32 |
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| 52 | 52 | | H. R. 609 |
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