Yao, Mr. Francis Malan; condolences

This is a ceremonial resolution (HR 616) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to honor the late Mr. Francis Malan Yao, a former U.S. Embassy employee in Côte d'Ivoire and longtime Atlanta resident who died on February 9, 2025. The resolution expresses the House's condolences for his passing and recognizes his 23-year service at the U.S. Embassy in Abidjan, his role in founding the FBIS bureau, and his contributions to the Atlanta diaspora community. It directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to his family. As a non-binding tribute, this resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on any constituents.