Georgia CommonsHR 1160: Abdul-Hamed, Iman; ten years of leadership; acknowledging the Masjid's more than six decades of service to the people of Atlanta and the State of Georgia; recognize
Last action January 29, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Imam Sulaimaan Abdul-Hamed's ten years of leadership at the Atlanta Masjid of Al-Islam and recognizes the Masjid's more than six decades of community service in Atlanta.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It commemorates Imam Sulaimaan Abdul-Hamed's ten years of leading the Atlanta Masjid of Al-Islam, a faith institution established in 1958, and acknowledges the Masjid's more than six decades of service to Atlanta and Georgia. The resolution recites the Masjid's history in spiritual leadership, education, youth development, and community support, and credits the Imam's leadership with fostering interfaith engagement and civic well being. It formally resolves that House members recognize his leadership and the Masjid's service, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the Imam and the Masjid.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes Imam Sulaimaan Abdul-Hamed's ten years of leadership at the Atlanta Masjid of Al-Islam.
- Acknowledges the Atlanta Masjid of Al-Islam's more than six decades of service to Atlanta and Georgia.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for the Imam and the Masjid.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a commemorative resolution rather than a bill.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Imam Sulaimaan Abdul-Hamed and the Atlanta Masjid of Al-Islam. It has symbolic relevance to the broader Atlanta faith community and residents connected to the Masjid, but it does not impose obligations on any other group.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a formal, public statement of appreciation from the Georgia House. Its practical impact is a printed copy of the resolution given to the Imam and the Masjid as an official record of recognition.
Key provisions
- The preamble recounts the Atlanta Masjid of Al-Islam's founding in 1958 and its history of community, educational, and youth programs.
- The resolved clause states that House members recognize the Imam's ten years of leadership and the Masjid's decades of service.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available for distribution to the Imam and the Masjid.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize Imam Abdul-Hamed's ten years of leadership and acknowledge the Masjid's more than six decades of service to the State of Georgia.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Saira Draper (D, HD-090)
Topics
- commemorative resolution
- Atlanta Masjid of Al-Islam
- faith community recognition
- Georgia House of Representatives