Reps. Sandra Scott, Viola Davis, Kim Schofield Issue Statements on Nashville Shooting, Urge Gun Safety Reform Legislation

ATLANTA – State Representatives Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) today issued the following statements regarding the recent shooting at Nashville’s Covenant School:

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Rep. Kim Schofield to Host 4th Annual 2023 Single Parent Day “Legacy Builders” Awards Ceremony Tomorrow

ATLANTA – State Representative Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), along with former State Representative Valencia Stovall, will host the fourth annual 2023 Single Parent Day “Legacy Builders” award ceremony TOMORROW, Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. at the Sonesta Airport North Hotel in Atlanta.

The “Legacy Builders” ceremony will honor single parents from across Georgia. The George Single Parent “Overcomer Founder” Award and the Ruth Brewster Endurance Award will be given to recipients with accomplishments in public service, education, faith, arts and entertainment, business ownership, community service and medical and health.

Sponsored by former Rep. Stovall, House Resolution 279 was signed into law in 2018 to designate March 21 of each year as Single Parent Day in Georgia.

“As a proud single mom, I salute all single moms and dads, whether single parenting by choice or circumstances, for standing up, showing up and being awesome,” said Rep. Schofield.

For more information about Single Parent Day events, please contact kim.schofield@house.ga.gov.

WHO:             Rep. Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta)

WHAT:          Single Parent Day Award Ceremony

WHEN:          Saturday, March 25, 2023

                        2:30 p.m.

WHERE:       Sonesta Airport North Hotel

1325 Virginia Ave.

Atlanta, GA 30344

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Rep. Kim Schofield to Host 4th Annual 2023 Single Parent Day “Legacy Builders” Awards Ceremony Tomorrow

ATLANTA – State Representative Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), along with former State Representative Valencia Stovall, will host the fourth annual 2023 Single Parent Day “Legacy Builders” award ceremony TOMORROW, Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. at the Sonesta Airport North Hotel in Atlanta.

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Rep. Kim Schofield Introduces Legislation to Address Toxic Chemicals in Consumer Products

ATLANTA – State Representative Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) recently introduced a legislative package that calls for transparency, accountability and the ban of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are used in a range of consumer products. These “forever chemicals” do not break down in the environment and can remain in the human body and in animals for years.

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Reps. Viola Davis, Sandra Scott, Kim Schofield Issue Statements on Opposition to Senate Bill 140

ATLANTA – State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Sandra Scott (D-Rex) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) today issued the following statements regarding their opposition to Senate Bill 140, legislation which would prohibit medical professionals from providing sex reassignment surgeries and hormone replacement therapies to minors with gender dysphoria.

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