SR362: SR362 Atuwatse III, Olori; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a bill that changes state law. It honors Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom in Nigeria, for her work in education, healthcare, economic development, and cultural preservation. The resolution lists her accomplishments, including founding Elevate Africa, running programs through the Royal Iwere Foundation, launching women's empowerment initiatives, and leading reforestation and cultural preservation efforts. It also notes awards she has received. The Senate formally resolves to recognize her contributions and directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available to her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Olori Atuwatse III for her philanthropic, educational, and leadership work in Africa.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Olori Atuwatse III.
• Creates no new law, funding, penalty, or regulatory change, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a bill.

This resolution directly names and honors one individual, Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom. It does not impose duties or effects on Georgia residents, agencies, or businesses beyond the Secretary of the Senate's administrative task of distributing a copy.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose obligations on the public. Its practical effect is limited to a formal statement of recognition from the Senate and the distribution of a printed copy to the honoree.

• The whereas clauses describe her leadership roles, philanthropic organizations such as Elevate Africa and the Royal Iwere Foundation, and awards she has received.
• The first resolving clause states the Senate's recognition of her contributions to Africa's development and extends best wishes for her continued success.
• The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Olori Atuwatse III.

1. 2025-03-10Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-03-06Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Donzella James (D, SD-028)Primary sponsor
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
• Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)

• ceremonial resolution
• Georgia Senate honors
• philanthropy
• women's empowerment
• Warri Kingdom