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House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR293: HR293 Samedi, Stacey; commend

Last action February 18, 2025 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution commends Stacey Samedi, an Atlanta technology entrepreneur, for her work in AI and product engineering, timed to the state capitol's Tech Demo Day event.

In plain language

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It recognizes Stacey Samedi, founder and product engineer of Samedi Label, an Atlanta based technology company focused on AI and machine learning integration and platform development. The resolution describes her work bridging engineering expertise with business growth, her success with a separate venture called Samedi Sneakers that generated over $100,000 in first year sales, and her contributions to Georgia's technology sector. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Samedi. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a formal statement of recognition tied to the second annual Tech Demo Day event at the state capitol on March 13, 2025.

What the bill does

  • Formally commends Stacey Samedi by name for her career accomplishments in technology and entrepreneurship.
  • States the House's gratitude for her contributions to Georgia's technology ecosystem and to the state generally.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Samedi.
  • Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or appropriate any funding.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names and honors Stacey Samedi, founder of Samedi Label. It has no binding effect on other individuals, businesses, or state agencies beyond directing the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the document.

Why it matters

This is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change, so it does not alter any Georgian's rights, obligations, or funding. Its practical effect is limited to public recognition of Samedi's work, connected to a House-hosted event celebrating Women's History Month and women in artificial intelligence.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe Stacey Samedi's role as founder and product engineer of Samedi Label, an Atlanta-based AI and machine learning company.
  • The whereas clauses also note her entrepreneurial success with Samedi Sneakers, citing over $100,000 in first-year organic sales.
  • The resolved clause has the House commend Samedi for her career accomplishments and thank her for her efforts on behalf of the state.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Samedi.

Status timeline

  1. 2025-02-18House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2025-02-18House First Readers (House)
  3. 2025-02-18House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-095)Primary sponsor

Topics

  • ceremonial resolution
  • women in technology
  • artificial intelligence
  • Georgia entrepreneurs

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