National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc. and the 100 Black Men of America Inc.; Joint Day at the Georgia State Capitol; 03/25/25; recognize

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rhonda Burnough and 5 co-sponsors

Georgia honors NCWBW100 and 100 Black Men of America for equity and mentorship, designating March 25, 2025 as their Joint Day at the State Capitol.

House Read and Adopted

Purpose and intent

HR 684 is a ceremonial resolution adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives that commends two national nonprofit organizations — the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. (NCBW100) and the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. — and officially recognizes March 25, 2025, as their “Joint Day at the Georgia State Capitol.” The resolution honors the organizations’ contributions to equity, education, mentorship, economic empowerment, and civic engagement for African Americans.

Key provisions

Commends the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. and the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. for their “continued dedication and invaluable contributions.”

Recognizes March 25, 2025, as the organizations’ Joint Day at the Georgia State Capitol.

Directs the Clerk of the House to provide copies of the resolution to:

Virginia Harris, National President, NCBW100;
Milton H. Jones Jr., Chairman of the Board, 100 Black Men of America, Inc.;
Stone Mountain Lithonia Chapter of NCBW100.

Names and acknowledges local leadership and host chapter for the event (Stone Mountain Lithonia Chapter president Cecilia Anderson; event chair Dr. Dee Dawkins‑Haigler; co‑chairs Teresa Hardy and Frieda Aiden) and lists numerous Georgia-based chapters of both organizations.

Who is affected / impact

Primary beneficiaries are the two organizations and their Georgia chapters, whose public service and advocacy are formally recognized.

The resolution is symbolic and ceremonial — it does not create legal obligations, appropriations, or regulatory changes. Its main effect is to raise public recognition and provide formal commendation at the state level.

May increase visibility for the March 25, 2025 event at the Capitol and acknowledge chapter leaders, volunteers, and members.

Sponsors and authorship

Introduced in the Georgia House by Representatives Terry Cummings (39th), Rhonda Burnough (77th), Mekyah McQueen (61st), Sheila Jones (60th), Tremaine Reese (140th), and others (per the bill header).

External metadata lists primary sponsors: David Kustoff; Carl Gilliard; Tremaine Reese; Terry Cummings; Sheila Jones; Rhonda Burnough; Mekyah McQueen.

Procedural timeline / status

Introduced: January 23, 2025; referred to House Committee on Ways and Means (1/23/2025).

Read and Adopted by the House (House Read and Adopted reported 3/20/2025).

Filed March 29, 2025; placed on Local & Consent Calendars (4/2/2025); considered (4/15/2025).

Adopted by the House: April 17, 2025 (record/nonrecord vote entries noted).

Reported enrolled: April 21, 2025.

Current status: Adopted by the Georgia House (ceremonial resolution).

Additional notes

The resolution lists multiple Georgia chapters of both organizations, underscoring statewide participation (e.g., Decatur‑DeKalb, Metropolitan Atlanta, Savannah chapters for NCBW100; 100 Black Men chapters in Atlanta, Augusta, Macon, Savannah, Valdosta, and others).

As a House resolution of commendation, HR 684 is nonbinding and intended to honor and publicize the organizations and their Capitol event rather than effect policy change.

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