Rep. Gabe Okoye

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends the Sugarloaf Community Improvement District for its tenth anniversary. It highlights the district's decade of service, noting its significant economic impact and investments in public improvements like roads, transit, and public art. The text expresses gratitude for the district's contributions to Gwinnett County and Georgia but does not create new laws or change existing policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends Debrah Georges for her long-term contributions to community service and public life in Georgia. It highlights her decades of work in civic engagement, education, and leadership within various organizations, as well as her professional career across multiple sectors. The measure directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to Georges, serving as an official acknowledgment of her achievements rather than creating new laws or policies.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to solid waste management, so as to require the recycling of solar panels; to prohibit the discarding or disposing of solar panels by any manner other than by delivery to a collection or recovered materials processing facility or other recycling center that accepts solar panels for recycling; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes Roberto Vargas, the founder of La Liga Lawrenceville, a youth and adult soccer league in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The resolution highlights Vargas's role in creating a community sports program that serves over 160 teams and supports Spanish-speaking residents in Gwinnett County. It expresses appreciation for the league's contributions to building confidence, resilience, and social connections among participants. The House of Representatives has adopted the resolution to honor Vargas and authorized the Clerk to distribute a copy of the commendation to him.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends Reverend Dr. Richard B. Haynes for his retirement on April 11, 2026. It directly affects Reverend Haynes by acknowledging his 38 years of service as a pastor at Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Lilburn, Georgia. The resolution highlights his leadership in growing the congregation from fewer than 100 to over 4,500 members and his contributions to community engagement and spiritual growth. The House of Representatives will distribute a copy of this resolution to Reverend Haynes as a formal tribute to his accomplishments.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that recognizes Om Duggal for his professional achievements and community service. It directly affects Om Duggal by formally honoring his 30+ years of experience in construction management, real estate development, and consulting in Georgia. The resolution acknowledges his leadership roles with InfraProp Co., the Gwinnett Airport Authority, and Georgia Gwinnett College, as well as his civic contributions to local business and workforce development. The House of Representatives has adopted the resolution to officially recognize his accomplishments and wishes him well.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes Chef Hank Reid for his work in fighting food insecurity. It highlights his role as founder of Lettum Eat Inc., a nonprofit that has provided over 390,000 meals to those in need since 2019. The resolution notes his recent acquisition of farmland for sustainable food production and his plans to establish community kitchens that offer culinary training to high school students. The House of Representatives resolves to honor his contributions and direct the Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to Chef Reid.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that honors the life and memory of Marcus Mosiah Garvey, a prominent Pan-African leader and founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association. The resolution formally recognizes Garvey's contributions to Black dignity, racial pride, and global unity, while also acknowledging related historical contexts including the Transatlantic Slave Trade and the African Methodist Episcopal Church. It directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press, making it a commemorative measure rather than a policy change.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution honoring the life and memory of Bishop Adeyinka Adejube, a distinguished citizen and community leader who passed away on October 14, 2025. The resolution formally acknowledges his contributions to entertainment, international business, community development, and philanthropy, including his work founding Bishop Entertainment Consult LLC, the International Trade Exchange, and the Bishop Adejube Foundation. It directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Adejube's family as a gesture of respect and remembrance.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends the Georgia Caribbean American Heritage Coalition Inc. for its work promoting Caribbean American culture and unity in Georgia. The legislation acknowledges the organization's annual events celebrating Caribbean American Heritage Month and its collaboration with Caribbean American groups to showcase history and achievements. It directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to the coalition as an official record of this recognition.