Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR371: 2025 Georgia Single Parent "Legacy Builders" Recognition and Award finalists, "Overcomer Founder" Award, "Ruth Brewster Endurance" Award, and Historian Award recipients for their achievements; commend
Status: Passed both chambers, February 24, 2025
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2025 Georgia Single Parent "Legacy Builders" Recognition and Awards finalists, "Overcomer Founder" Award, "Ruth Brewster Endurance" Award, and Historian Award recipients for their achievements; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing and commending the 2025 Georgia Single Parent "Legacy Builders" Recognition and Awards finalists, "Overcomer Founder" Award, "Ruth Brewster Endurance" Award, and Historian Award recipients for their achievements; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the 2025 Georgia Single Parent "Legacy Builders" Recognition and Awards finalists, "Overcomer Founder" Award, "Ruth Brewster Endurance" Award, and Historian Award recipients for their achievements; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, in recognition of the valuable contributions of single parents in Georgia, House Resolution 279 was enacted, designating March 21 of each year as Georgia Single Parent Day; and WHEREAS, The National Leadership Group Inc., in partnership with former State Representative Valencia Stovall, identified the need for an annual event, launching the Georgia Single Parent "Legacy Builders" Recognition and Awards in 2019 to honor the dedication and accomplishments of single parents, regardless of gender, cultural Atlanta, Dr. Eddie Gordon (Community Service) of Ellenwood, Shalondra Gurley (Business Owner) of Hiram, Latasha Frazier (Public Service) of Jonesboro, Tiffanie Bacon (Faith-Based) of Morrow, and Jyshon Harrell Sr. (Arts & Entertainment) of Loganville; and WHEREAS, the 2025 Georgia Single Parent "Overcomer Founder" Award recipients are Dr. Hazel Jay of Riverdale and Christopher Walls of Lithia Springs; and WHEREAS, the 2025 Georgia Single Parent "Ruth Brewster Endurance" Award recipient is Rhema Davis of Marietta; and WHEREAS, the 2025 Georgia Single Parent "Historian" Award recipient is Dr. Melody Kelley of Sandy Springs; and WHEREAS, parents devote immeasurable time, energy, and care to raising their children, ensuring they grow into responsible, productive, and …
Sponsors
- Kim Schofield (D, 63) · primary sponsor
- Regina Lewis-Ward (D, 115)
- Sandra Scott (D, 76)
- Imani Barnes (D, 86)
- Mike Cameron (R, 1)
Latest actions
- : Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- : Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- : Senate Read and Referred
- : House Passed/Adopted
- : House Third Readers
- : House Committee Favorably Reported
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR371?
- HR371 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): 2025 Georgia Single Parent "Legacy Builders" Recognition and Award finalists, "Overcomer Founder" Award, "Ruth Brewster Endurance" Award, and Historian Award recipients for their achievements; commend.
- What does HR371 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing and commending the 2025 Georgia Single Parent "Legacy Builders" Recognition and Awards finalists, "Overcomer Founder" Award, "Ruth Brewster Endurance" Award, and Historian Award recipients for their achievements; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR371?
- Passed both chambers as of February 24, 2025. Latest action: Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute (March 31, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR371?
- Kim Schofield (D, 63), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR371?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70753
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