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Senate Resolution 516
By: Senators Islam Parkes of the 7th, Kemp of the 38th, Wicks of the 34th, Anderson of the
43rd, Mangham of the 55th and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Georgia's working women for their contributions toward
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building strong families and supporting the Georgia Economy; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, Georgia strives to remain the number one state to do business, and economic3
security is an important concern for women, their children, their partners, and for the health4
of Georgia's communities and economy; and 5
WHEREAS, women comprise more than half of Georgia's adult population and are the6
primary or co-breadwinners in more than half of all Georgia households with children,7
making up over 65 percent of the low-wage, essential worker workforce; and8
WHEREAS, research has shown that policy solutions such as salary transparency, increased9
paid sick days and paid leave, accessible and affordable childcare, stable housing and10
workplace protections have a positive impact on women and families, and would boast the11
Georgia economy by as much as $4.4 billion; and12
WHEREAS, access to healthy foods, clean air and water, public transportation, affordable13
and safe housing, and equitable utility services are all integral to a working woman and her14
family's health and financial stability; and15
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WHEREAS, protections for pregnant women at work ensures that women remain an integral
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part of the workforce, have healthy pregnancies and deliveries, and strengthens Georgia17
families; and18
WHEREAS, Georgia currently has the third highest uninsured rate in the country, affordable19
and accessible healthcare equates to a stronger and healthier workforce; and20
WHEREAS, 60 percent of all Georgians cannot access the unpaid Family Medical Leave Act21
due to eligibility or being unable to afford to take leave without pay; implementing policies22
such as paid leave increases women's labor force participation rate.23
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body24
support legislation that would provide the economic support and security that women, their25
families, and the Georgia economy need.26
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed27
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the28
press.29
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