Bill Text: GA HR1171 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

Georgia House Resolution 1171 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Concerned Black Citizens Coalition; recognize

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)

Status: (Passed) 2012-01-25 - House Read and Adopted [HR1171 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-HR1171-Introduced.html

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House Resolution 1171

By: Representatives Scott of the 76th, Jordan of the 77th, Heckstall of the 62nd, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Neal of the 75th, and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending the Concerned Black Citizens Coalition; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Concerned Black Citizens Coalition has sponsored the Martin Luther King Celebration in Clayton County, an annual celebration that has been held for the Clayton County Ecumenical Service, for the past 27 years; and

WHEREAS, the Concerned Black Citizens Coalition is a civic organization in Clayton County dedicated to improving the quality of life for the citizens of the community; and

WHEREAS, the organization is committed to civil rights and social justice and has held political forums and community forums to inform the citizens of key issues that affect the community; and

WHEREAS, the Concerned Black Citizens Coalition spearheaded the effort to have a school named in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and worked until that effort became a reality; and

WHEREAS, the coalition's significant organizational and leadership talents and sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of its community have earned it respect and admiration; and

WHEREAS, the dedicated efforts and amazing work of the Concerned Black Citizens Coalition is worthy of recognition.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend the Concerned Black Citizens Coalition for its outstanding services in Clayton County and extend to it sincere best wishes for the future.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Concerned Black Citizens Coalition.