HR84: HR84 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty in the State of Georgia; October 17, 2025; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives designates October 17, 2025 as International Day for the Eradication of Poverty in the State of Georgia, matching a day already recognized by the United Nations. It does not change any law or create any program, but formally honors Dr. Jacqueline Mohair and Dr. Sonya Hamm, along with the Trinity International University of Ambassadors School of Business, for their work in financial education and poverty reduction. The resolution encourages Georgia citizens, organizations, and institutions to observe the day through service, education, and community engagement. It also directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the two honorees and the university's leadership. As a resolution rather than a bill, it carries symbolic weight but does not carry the force of statutory law.

• Formally recognizes October 17, 2025 as International Day for the Eradication of Poverty in the State of Georgia.
• Honors Dr. Jacqueline Mohair, Dr. Sonya Hamm, and Trinity International University of Ambassadors School of Business for work in financial education and empowerment.
• Encourages Georgia citizens, organizations, and institutions to observe the day through service, education, and community engagement.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the named honorees and university leadership.

This resolution directly names Dr. Jacqueline Mohair, Dr. Sonya Hamm, and the Trinity International University of Ambassadors School of Business. It also addresses Georgia citizens, organizations, and institutions generally, encouraging their participation in poverty-awareness activities.

Because this is a resolution rather than a bill, it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is symbolic: a formal statement of recognition and honor that may raise public awareness about poverty-related education efforts.

• The resolution's opening clause recognizes October 17, 2025 as International Day for the Eradication of Poverty in the State of Georgia and honors the named individuals and institution.
• A further resolving clause encourages citizens, organizations, and institutions statewide to observe the day through service and education.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to Dr. Mohair, Dr. Hamm, and the university's leadership.

1. 2025-01-28House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-01-28House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-01-28House Hopper (House)

• Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)Primary sponsor
• Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)
• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
• Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)

• poverty awareness
• financial education
• legislative resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives