HR710: HR710 Ndukwe, Ego Mang Nwokeka; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Ego Mang Nwokeka Ndukwe. It describes her work as Chief Operating Officer of Another Chance Customized Services, a Decatur rehabilitation center she and her late husband founded 20 years ago to support people with disabilities. The resolution also recounts her founding of the American Coalition of Africans with disABILITIES in 2001, her service on the Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities, and her work with groups like ReBoot Computers for Individuals with Disabilities and Friends of Disabled Adults and Children. It notes her charitable work in Nigeria, including donating medical equipment and founding Another Chance Nigeria. The resolution formally commends her and directs the Clerk of the House to provide her a copy of the document.

• Formally recognizes and commends Ego Mang Nwokeka Ndukwe for her community service and advocacy work.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement of praise.
• Documents her leadership roles, including with Another Chance Customized Services and the American Coalition of Africans with disABILITIES.

The resolution directly names and honors Ego Mang Nwokeka Ndukwe. It also references the organizations she works with, including Another Chance Customized Services, the Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities, and disability advocacy groups in Georgia and Nigeria.

This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical effect is limited to publicly recognizing one individual's community and advocacy work through an official House document.

• The resolution recites Ndukwe's biography and civic contributions in a series of 'whereas' clauses, none of which carry legal force.
• The resolving clause formally commends her for 'efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service.'
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her.

1. 2025-03-21House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-21House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-21House Hopper (House)

• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)Primary sponsor
• Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)
• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
• Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)

• commendation resolution
• disability advocacy
• Georgia House of Representatives
• community service recognition