HR668: HR668 Georgia Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce Inc.; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it formally recognizes and praises the Georgia Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce Inc. (GAHCCI) for its work supporting Haitian-American businesses and culture in Georgia. The resolution lists GAHCCI's programs, including nonprofit training, entrepreneurship initiatives, scholarship galas, the Haitian Flag Day celebration, small business grants in Haiti, and a real estate professionals' association. It names GAHCCI's leadership team. The House directs its Clerk to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to GAHCCI as a token of recognition.

• Formally recognizes and commends the Georgia Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce Inc. for its work in the House of Representatives.
• Lists GAHCCI's programs, including the PPRNE nonprofit support program, the Eritaj legacy-building program, and the BEL entrepreneurship initiative.
• Notes GAHCCI's annual Pwochen Lide/Eritaj Gala, which raises scholarship money for Haitian-descended high school graduates.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to GAHCCI.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a commendatory resolution rather than legislation.

The resolution directly names and honors the Georgia Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce Inc., its foundation, its named officers and board members, and affiliated groups like the Georgia Haitian Real Estate Association. It has no legal effect on the general public.

Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It gives official recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives to GAHCCI's community and business work, which the organization can use for publicity or record-keeping purposes.

• The whereas clauses describe GAHCCI's programs, including PPRNE, Eritaj, CommerceWorx, the Multi Black Chamber Mixer, and the BEL Initiative.
• The resolution notes GAHCCI awarded grants to three small businesses in Haiti in October 2024 and created the GAHCCI Foundation.
• The resolving clause states the House recognizes and commends GAHCCI for its contributions to the Haitian-American community and Georgia's business ecosystem.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to GAHCCI.

1. 2025-03-20House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-20House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-20House Hopper (House)

• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)Primary sponsor
• El-Mahdi Holly (D, HD-116)
• Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)
• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
• Samuel Park (D, HD-107)
• Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)

• Haitian-American community
• chamber of commerce
• small business support
• legislative commendation