Bill
SR 425
Commends two national Black nonprofit organizations for advocacy and service and designates March 25, 2025, as their Joint Day at the Georgia State Capitol.
Status: Resolution Adopted
Introduced: April 16, 2025 (as filed in available records)
Classification: Senate resolution (ceremonial/memorial)
Note on source material: The version text provided for SR 425 contains two distinct resolutions that appear to have been combined in the same file: (A) a Georgia Senate resolution commending the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. and the 100 Black Men of America, Inc., and recognizing March 25, 2025 as their Joint Day at the Georgia State Capitol; and (B) language from an Illinois Senate memorial resolution mourning the death of Captain James A. “Jim” Lovell Jr. The summary below treats both items separately and flags the apparent clerical conflation; readers should verify the official chamber record to confirm which language applies to the SR 425 number in a specific legislature.
Purpose and intent
- To commend two national organizations — the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. (NCBW100) and the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. — for their advocacy, mentorship, and service to African American communities.
- To officially recognize March 25, 2025, as the organizations’ “Joint Day” at the Georgia State Capitol.
Key provisions and details
- Commends both organizations for work on equity, education, economic empowerment, health, and civic engagement.
- Lists Georgia chapters of both organizations by name (e.g., Decatur DeKalb Chapter, Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter, numerous 100 Black Men of America chapters across Georgia).
- Identifies the Stone Mountain Lithonia Chapter of NCBW100 as the host chapter for this occasion; names local event leadership (Cecilia Anderson, Dr. Dee Dawkins-Haigler, Teresa Hardy, Frieda Aiden).
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make appropriate copies of the resolution available to:
- Virginia Harris, National President of NCBW100
- Milton H. Jones Jr., Chairman of the Board, 100 Black Men of America, Inc.
- The Stone Mountain Lithonia Chapter of NCBW100
Who is affected
- Ceremonial recognition for the two named nonprofit organizations and their Georgia chapters; no regulatory or fiscal impact. Beneficiaries are organizational members and supporters; the measure raises public awareness and honors service.
Procedural/timeline aspects
- Sponsors listed include Sonya Halpern, Kim Jackson, Elena Parent, Bill Cowsert, Nikki Merritt, Derek Mallow, Brandon Beach, Nan Orrock, Harold Jones II, Gail Davenport (primary sponsors).
- Legislative actions in the record show multiple read/adopted and filing dates (e.g., Senate read and adopted March 21, 2025; read & adopted April 22, 2025; reported enrolled April 22, 2025). Later entries (October 2025) indicate additional procedural activity, including being placed on a resolutions consent calendar and listing a chief co-sponsor; these mixed dates should be verified against chamber journals.
Legal/administrative effect
- Solely honorary/ceremonial. Does not create law, appropriate funds, or change policy.
Purpose and intent
- To mourn and express condolences on the death of Captain James A. “Jim” Lovell Jr., USN (Ret.), and to honor his career and public service.
Key provisions and details
- Biographical highlights included in the text:
- Born March 25, 1928, Cleveland, Ohio; Eagle Scout; U.S. Naval Academy graduate (aeronautical engineering, 1952).
- Naval aviator, Navy Test Pilot School graduate (first in class), project manager for F4H Phantom.
- Selected by NASA (Sept. 17, 1962); flew Gemini 7 (1965), Gemini 12 (1966), Apollo 8 (1968), and Apollo 13 (1970).
- Retired March 1, 1973; post‑NASA career in business, consulting and public engagement; author of Lost Moon (basis for the film Apollo 13).
- Awards noted: Presidential Medal of Freedom, Navy Distinguished Flying Crosses, NASA Distinguished and Exceptional Service Medals, Emmy (for Apollo 8 broadcast), and other honors.
- Expression of sympathy to survivors and direction that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to the family.
Who is affected
- Ceremonial condolence directed to Captain Lovell’s family and recognition of his contributions; no legal or fiscal effects.
Procedural/timeline aspects
- The memorial text references Captain Lovell’s reported passing on August 7, 2025, and includes standard memorial-resolution language adopted by a state senate. As with the Georgia material, verify the chamber source to determine if and where this language was officially adopted under SR 425.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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