HR723: HR723 Shumake, Dr. Giovanni; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes Dr. Giovanni Shumake, a Millen, Georgia resident who returned to his hometown after retiring from a corporate career in 2021. The text describes his election as a city councilman for District One and his leadership roles across Jenkins County and the state, including chairing the Jenkins County Democratic Committee, Jenkins County Community Works, and Jenkins County Toys for Tots, plus his work with the Bulloch County NAACP and the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's recognition and commendation of Shumake's service and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him.

• Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Giovanni Shumake for his public service to the State of Georgia.
• Lists his leadership roles, including city councilman for Millen's District One and chair of several Jenkins County civic organizations.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Shumake.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement by the House of Representatives.

This resolution directly names Dr. Giovanni Shumake, a Millen city councilman and community leader in Jenkins and Bulloch counties. It has no legal effect on the general public, businesses, or government agencies beyond the House Clerk's office, which handles distribution.

The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It gives Shumake and his community formal state recognition for his civic work, but it does not alter any Georgia statute, create funding, or impose obligations on anyone besides directing the House Clerk to produce a copy for him.

• The 'whereas' clauses describe Shumake's biography, including his 2021 retirement from corporate America and return to Millen, Georgia.
• The clauses list his civic roles, such as Chair of the Jenkins County Democratic Committee and Economic Development Chair of the Bulloch County NAACP.
• The resolved clause states the House recognizes and commends Shumake for his public service and extends wishes for continued health and happiness.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Shumake.

1. 2025-03-25House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-25House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-25House Hopper (House)

• L.C. Myles (D, HD-126)Primary sponsor
• Karlton Howard (D, HD-129)

• commendation resolution
• Jenkins County
• community leadership
• Georgia House of Representatives