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This resolution honors Attorney Gerald A. Griggs, a distinguished Atlanta-based lawyer who has made significant contributions to legal advocacy and social justice. Griggs, a graduate of Emory University and the University of Cincinnati College of Law, has handled over 1,000 legal cases and gained national recognition for his work, including his pivotal representation in the Jaheem Herrera case that helped launch the National Anti-Bullying Movement and change Georgia's anti-bullying laws. As the First Vice President of the Atlanta NAACP and a collaborator with various civil rights organizations like the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Griggs has been widely recognized for his commitment to social justice, including receiving honors from the late Congressman John Lewis and appearing on national media outlets and shows like The Oprah Winfrey Show. The resolution specifically commends Griggs for his unwavering dedication to justice, fearless advocacy, and profound community impact, and directs the House of Representatives' Clerk to provide him with an official copy of the resolution as a formal recognition of his achievements and lifelong contributions to the legal profession and civil rights.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71962