Join us as we Honor Parent & Community Volunteers for 3rd Year!
Meet us on the Lee Street Bridge adjacent to Drury Inn Hotel & Burlington Coat Factory in Morrow (Jonesboro Rd.). There will be dancing, singing, spoken word, performances, exercise demonstrations, food & more. This is a family community event. Special Guest: DJ Rollem, Clayton State Nursing Dept., Greek Fraternity & Sorority, Clayton State Dance Team (Loched In Motion), CSU African Student Association, Nita & Zamarr, Angelic Pearls, US Navy, US Army, The Dee Hill Show, Kandie Kane, & much more. Angel Massey (mother of Christopher & Kyle Massey) will offer words of encouragement to volunteers. Last year we recognized 270 volunteers from District 74 schools.
2016 Sponsors: Georgia Power, City of Morrow Police Dept., Great Schools, StudentsFirst, Chick Fil A, The Dee Hill Show, Love 860am, DJ Rollem, Clayton Co. Democratic Party, Clayton Co. Sheriff Dept.
PRESTIGIOUS PURSE ORGANIZATION will be collecting donations of new or gently used ladies purses w/ toiletries to distribute to Homeless & Battered Women in Clayton County. Do you have a purse to DONATE? Bring it on Sat. April 30th
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HISTORY IN THE MAKING----HB614 SIGNING May 3, 2016 10:30am
Governor Nathan Deal is scheduled to sign bill into law in his office on the 2nd floor of the Georgia State Capitol. You are welcome to attend. Come to Rm 230 in Capitol after signing for light refreshments.
Rep. Valencia Stovall introduced her first general bill during 2015-16 legislative session as a 2nd term legislator. HB 614 Landon Dunson Act allows video cameras to be placed in self-contained special education classrooms. This bill passed the House & Senate overwhelmingly with bi-partisan support.
"All praises to God for granting wisdom, highly accelerated favor, and patience. A special thanks are in order for those individuals who helped to make this a reality."
~My family & friends for their continuous support and prayers.
~Lala Dunson & family for bringing this issue to my attention.
~Kenyette Barnes, Neil Beresford & staff (NiaVizyon) for their tireless strategic work on HB614.
~Co-sponsors on the bill: Rep. Sandra Scott, Rep. Buzz Brockway, Rep. Margaret Kaiser, Chairman Tommy Benton
~House & Senate Leadership, Chairman Coleman, Rep. Dudgeon, and my colleagues in House & Senate who voted favorably
~Chairman Jesse Stone, a Republican from Augusta for sponsoring the bill in the Senate.
~Ga Dept. of Education www.gadoe.org
~Ga Council on Developmental Disabilities www.gcdd.org
~Rahn Hatcher, Jessica Wells (parents & advocates)
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Wrap-Up Legislative Townhall & Education Candidate Forum
Thursday, May 12, 2016 6pm-8:30pm
Townhall 6pm-7pm Education Forum 7pm-8:30pm
LOCATION: Clayton State University-East Campus (Arbor Hall Auditorium) 5823 Trammell Rd., Morrow 30260 Mark Your Calendar! Come hear all the great things that happened during the 2016 session & status of education in Clayton.
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Rep. Stovall will return for a 3rd term as a legislator, Unopposed. A huge difference from 2014 when she had 2 opponents. "I thank the voters of District 74 for their confidence and support by allowing me to continue to serve them for 2 more yrs." Your donations are appreciated. There are several events hosted annually and a few new ones in the making. Help Rep. Stovall touch the lives of Georgians! Click here for $25 $50 $100 or more or visit www.Paypal.me/repvstovall
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Providing Legislative Updates to the Community
Rep. Stovall enjoys speaking to organizations, schools, and churches throughout Georgia especially within District 74. These opportunities allow her to share information on resources available by government and private entities to enhance the overall community. Please don't hesitate to contact her for your next upcoming event by email: valencia.stovall@house.ga.gov phone: 404-656-0314
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House Study Committee Minutes: When legislators are contemplating the affect legislation will have on Georgians, study committees are formed to hear from experts and constituents about the bills. This year Rep. Stovall served on 2 House Study Committees which she felt the most passionate towards.
~ Post-Secondary Options for Individuals with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (just because a student is disabled doesn't mean he/she can't attend college or have gainful employment).
~ Fibroids Education & Awareness (affects of Fibroids on women of color, causes, and treatment)
These meetings were open to the public. You can view the videos of the meetings along with presentations. Click here
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