Bill Text: GA HR692 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: National Black MBA Association, Inc.; commend
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6)
Status: (Passed) 2009-03-20 - House Read and Adopted [HR692 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR692-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 692
By:
Representatives Bruce of the
64th,
Long of the
61st,
Mayo of the
91st,
Glanton of the
76th,
Gordon of the
162nd,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the National Black MBA Association, Inc., and its Atlanta
Chapter; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the National Black MBA Association, Inc. (NBMBAA) was established in 1970 by a
group of MBA candidates at the University of Chicago and was incorporated in
1974; and
WHEREAS,
with headquarters in Chicago, the NBMBAA has more than 8,000 members and over 40
chapters throughout the United States, the United Kingdom, and South Africa;
and
WHEREAS,
NBMBAA is dedicated to establishing partnerships that result in the creation of
intellectual and economic wealth within the African American community;
and
WHEREAS,
NBMBAA partners with over 400 of the country's leading business organizations
and private and public sector affiliates with a rich tradition and reputation of
uplifting the African American community; and
WHEREAS,
established in 1980, the Atlanta Chapter of the NBMBAA has grown from its
original membership of 20 to an incredible 800 members, with each member either
holding an MBA or another type of advanced degree, studying the field of
business, or working as an established leader in the field of business and
entrepreneurship; and
WHEREAS,
the Atlanta Chapter is one of the premiere business organizations in the
Metropolitan Atlanta Area and the State of Georgia, establishing valuable
partnerships that lead the charge in inspiring greatness among African
Americans; and
WHEREAS,
with a mission of education, career and professional development, and
entrepreneurship, the Atlanta Chapter implements valuable programs, initiatives,
and partnerships for all NBMBAA stakeholders, which include members, community
leaders, and corporate and educational partners; and
WHEREAS,
in 2004 and 2006, the Atlanta Chapter was named the Southern Region's Chapter of
the Year and the National Chapter of the Year for its demonstrated commitment to
the principles of the NBMBAA; and
WHEREAS,
it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of the
NBMBAA and its Atlanta Chapter be appropriately recognized.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend the National Black MBA Association, Inc., and its Atlanta
Chapter for their dedicated efforts and initiatives in support of the African
American community and extend their most sincere best wishes for years of
continued success.
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 Atlanta
Chapter of the National Black MBA Association, Inc.
