Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1962: National Council of Negro Women, Inc.; 90th anniversary; recognize
Status: Passed both chambers, March 27, 2026
A RESOLUTION honoring the National Council of Negro Women, Inc., upon its 90th anniversary; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Honoring the National Council of Negro Women, Inc., upon its 90th anniversary; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Honoring the National Council of Negro Women, Inc., upon its 90th anniversary; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, on December 5, 1935, the illustrious Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune founded the National Council of Negro Women, Inc., (NCNW) to harness the collective strength and voices of women of African descent to achieve justice and equality; and WHEREAS, the NCNW has since flourished into a powerful network with more than million people, sustained by the enduring legacy of President Emerita Dr. Dorothy Irene Height, and it is currently led with distinction by National Board Chair Dr. A. Lois Keith and President and CEO Rev. Shavon Arline-Bradley; and WHEREAS, the organization remains anchored by its "Core Four" strategic pillars: Education (Bethune-Height Changemaker Pathway), Health Equity (Good Health WINs), Economic Justice (RISE), and Social Justice advocacy; and WHEREAS, the Georgia State Coalition, re-envisioned in 2016 under the leadership of Dr. A. Lois Keith and now led by State President Dr. Gloria Dodson, maintains a robust presence across the state through 13 community sections and 19 collegiate sections; and H. R. 1962 LC 112 4076 WHEREAS, the year 2025-2026 marks the 90th anniversary of this storied institution, celebrated through the 15-city "PowerUp Tour" and the recognition of champions such as Congresswoman Maxine Waters at the 19th Biennial Uncommon Height Honors Gala. NOW, THEREFORE, BE …
Sponsors
- El-Mahdi Holly (D, 116) · primary sponsor
- Cannon, Park (D, 58)
- McQueen, Mekyah (D, 61)
- Regina Lewis-Ward (D, 115)
- Yasmin Neal (D, 79)
- Angela Moore (D, HD-091)
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1962?
- HR1962 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): National Council of Negro Women, Inc.; 90th anniversary; recognize.
- What does HR1962 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Honoring the National Council of Negro Women, Inc., upon its 90th anniversary; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1962?
- Passed both chambers as of March 27, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (March 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1962?
- El-Mahdi Holly (D, 116), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1962?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74533
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