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HR 640

Symone, MiAsia; TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day; March 20, 2025; recognize

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Imani Barnes and 5 co-sponsors

HR 640 commends MiAsia Symone for public service and designates March 20, 2025 as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day; a ceremonial, nonbinding tribute with no fiscal effect.

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Bill Summary · HR 640

Summary — House Resolution 640 (HR 640)

Title: Commending MiAsia Symone and recognizing March 20, 2025, as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day
Classification: House Resolution (ceremonial)
Introduced: January 22, 2025
Status: Adopted by the House (April 9, 2025)

Purpose / Intent

HR 640 is a ceremonial resolution that commends MiAsia Symone for her leadership and community service and designates March 20, 2025, as “TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day.” The resolution recognizes the philanthropic, social, and cultural contributions of women in Georgia and honors Symone’s professional and charitable work.

Key provisions

  • Commends MiAsia Symone for “efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service” to the State of Georgia.
  • Recognizes March 20, 2025, as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and make available an appropriate copy of the resolution for distribution to MiAsia Symone.

The resolution highlights Symone’s roles and accomplishments, including:
- Host on Atlanta’s Hot 107.9 (hip‑hop radio)
- Founder/owner of MSL Media and Entertainment (multi‑media production)
- Owner of the boutique House of Heels
- Founder of the Hands on the Future Foundation, which organizes community events focused on giving back in Atlanta

Who is affected

  • This is an honorary, non‑binding measure; it does not create legal rights, obligations, funding, or regulatory changes.
  • Primary “impacted” parties are MiAsia Symone (as the honoree) and groups using the recognition to highlight women’s contributions in Georgia (community organizations, media, civic groups).

Legislative timeline & procedural notes

  • Introduced: 2025‑01‑22; referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Filed/considered through March 2025; placed on Local & Consent and Congratulatory & Memorial Calendars.
  • Laid before and adopted by the House on 2025‑04‑09 (nonrecord vote noted; reported enrolled).
  • Classification: resolution — ceremonial recognition adopted by the Georgia House.

Sponsors and related measure

  • Primary sponsors listed in the bill text include Representatives Park Cannon (58th), Karen Bennett (94th), Mekyah McQueen (61st), Rhonda Burnough (77th), and Dar’shun Kendrick (95th), among others.
  • A companion bill is listed as S 615.

Impact

HR 640 serves as an official commendation and public recognition meant to raise awareness of MiAsia Symone’s community work and to celebrate the contributions of women in Georgia. It has symbolic value for the honoree and for organizers or communities planning events on March 20, 2025, but it carries no fiscal or regulatory effect.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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