Bill Text: GA HR787 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Georgia Justice Project; 25th anniversary; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-03-31 - House Read and Adopted [HR787 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR787-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 787
By:
Representatives Ashe of the
56th,
Abrams of the
84th,
Benfield of the
85th,
Henson of the
87th,
Morgan of the
39th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the Georgia Justice Project on the occasion of its 25th
anniversary; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
since 1986 the Georgia Justice Project has been ensuring justice for the
indigent criminally accused as well as assisting them in establishing crime-free
lives and becoming productive citizens; and
WHEREAS,
the staff attorneys at the Georgia Justice Project provide high-quality legal
defense at no charge so that their clients are assured that they have someone
who believes in them and is fighting on their behalf to make sure they are
afforded due process; and
WHEREAS,
upon resolution of each case, clients and their family members are assigned to a
member of the social work staff at the Georgia Justice Project who offers a
range of counseling and referral services such as substance abuse treatment,
education support, financial assistance, and MARTA cards for so long as such
support is needed; and
WHEREAS,
the employment support team of the Georgia Justice Project provides job
readiness assessments, access to job openings and leads, and comprehensive
support with each step of an employment plan; and
WHEREAS,
the recidivism rate for Georgia Justice Project clients is just 17 percent, less
than one-third the national average; and
WHEREAS,
this incredible organization, which has not sought or received any government
funding, is funded entirely by private donations from local and national
foundations, the Atlanta faith community, and individuals; and
WHEREAS,
the Georgia Justice Project and its amazing staff such as Doug Ammar, who has
been with the organization for more than 20 years, first as a volunteer then as
a staff attorney and now as its executive director, are a beacon of light for
this state and for every community, making an everlasting impact in the lives of
those whom they represent; and
WHEREAS,
it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding work of this fine
organization located just behind Dr. Martin Luther King's grave on Edgewood
Avenue in Atlanta be appropriately recognized.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body congratulate the Georgia Justice Project on its 25th anniversary,
recognize the legacy of achievement and the impact it has had on Georgia's
indigent criminally accused, and extend best wishes for continued success in its
ongoing mission of ensuring justice, promoting crime-free lives, and
transforming individuals into productive citizens.
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 Georgia
Justice Project.
