HR353: HR353 Adekunle, Kayode; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Kayode Adekunle, who has spent more than 30 years in community leadership work with the Nigerian and African diaspora in Georgia. The resolution details his role as president of the Alliance of Nigerian Organizations in Georgia (ANOG), his humanitarian fundraising efforts including over $12,000 raised for COVID-19 relief, and his professional work as a cybersecurity consultant. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's recognition and commendation of Adekunle's accomplishments and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

• Formally recognizes and commends Kayode Adekunle for his community leadership and service in Georgia's Nigerian diaspora community.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Kayode Adekunle.
• Documents his roles including president of the Alliance of Nigerian Organizations in Georgia and his humanitarian fundraising work.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, serving purely as a ceremonial statement by the House.

The resolution directly names and honors Kayode Adekunle. It also references the Alliance of Nigerian Organizations in Georgia and the Nigerian American Public Affairs Committee, organizations he has led or served, but imposes no obligations on them.

This resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic: it is an official record of the Georgia House of Representatives publicly recognizing one individual's community service, humanitarian work, and professional accomplishments.

• The whereas clauses recount Adekunle's 30-plus years of community leadership and his presidency of the Alliance of Nigerian Organizations in Georgia (ANOG).
• The whereas clauses note humanitarian efforts, including raising over $12,000 for individuals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives recognize and commend Adekunle and extend well wishes.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Adekunle.

1. 2025-02-21House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-21House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-21House Hopper (House)

• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)Primary sponsor
• Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)
• Phil Olaleye (D, HD-059)
• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
• Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)

• community recognition
• Nigerian diaspora
• Georgia House resolution
• civic honors