HR637: HR637 Bargoria, Mr. Daniel Kiptoo; outstanding public service; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it recognizes Mr. Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria, who has led Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) since December 14, 2020, for his work regulating Kenya's electricity and petroleum sectors. The resolution highlights his role as chairman of Kenya's First Oil Committee, which oversaw the delivery of the country's first oil, and his part in drafting the Kenyan Energy Act (2019) and Petroleum Act (2019). The House resolves to commend him for his public service and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him.

• Formally recognizes and commends Mr. Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria for his public service to Kenya, with no legal or regulatory effect in Georgia.
• States the House's recognition of his leadership at Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority and his role delivering Kenya's first oil.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Mr. Bargoria.

This resolution directly names and honors one individual, Mr. Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria, and involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for him. It has no effect on the general public or Georgia institutions.

As a purely ceremonial measure, this resolution has no practical impact on Georgia law, residents, or government operations. Its significance is symbolic, expressing the Georgia House's recognition of an individual's career achievements in Kenya's energy sector.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Mr. Bargoria's tenure as Director General of Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority since December 14, 2020.
• It credits him with overseeing the delivery of Kenya's first oil as chairman of the Government's First Oil Committee.
• It notes his role in drafting the Kenyan Energy Act (2019) and Petroleum Act (2019).
• The resolving clause commends him for his public service and wishes him continued health and happiness.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to him.

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• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)Primary sponsor
• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)

• ceremonial resolution
• Kenya energy sector
• House of Representatives honors