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This resolution honors the life and legacy of Hattie B. Dorsey, a prominent Atlanta community leader and affordable housing advocate who passed away on May 29, 2024. The resolution highlights her groundbreaking professional career, during which she broke racial and gender barriers while working in government, nonprofit leadership, and economic development roles. Specifically, it recognizes her founding leadership of the Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership, Inc., where she secured over $15 million for community development and established one of the region's first Treasury Certified Development Financial Institutions. The resolution emphasizes Dorsey's significant contributions to housing initiatives in Atlanta, her work to increase minority participation in redevelopment projects, and her commitment to improving opportunities for families and communities. By detailing her professional achievements and personal qualities, the resolution portrays Dorsey as an inspirational figure characterized by integrity, intelligence, and compassion. The document formally expresses the Senate's deepest condolences and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide an official copy of the resolution to her family as a mark of respect and remembrance.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71839