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title: HR 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
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date: 2026-01-29
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bill_number: HR 1160
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
session_slug: 2025-2026
chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2026-01-29
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Saira Draper
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  - commemorative resolution
  - Atlanta Masjid of Al-Islam
  - faith community recognition
  - Georgia House of Representatives
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# HR 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

## Text

House Resolution 1160
By: Representative Draper of the 90th
A RESOLUTION
Commemorating Imam Abdul-Hamed's ten years of leadership and acknowledging the
Masjid's more than six decades of service to the people of Atlanta and the State of Georgia;
and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, The Atlanta Masjid of Al-Islam, established in 1958, is one of Atlanta's longest
standing faith and community institutions, with a continuous record of service in spiritual
leadership, education, youth development, and community stability; and
WHEREAS, The Masjid's serves a historic role in strengthening families, mentoring
generations of young people, supporting vulnerable populations, and fostering civic
responsibility and peaceful coexistence in Atlanta; and
WHEREAS, Imam Sulaimaan Abdul-Hamed's ten years of leadership are marked by moral
guidance, community stewardship, interfaith engagement, and outreach initiatives that
contribute to the social, civic, and cultural well being of Georgia's citizens; and
WHEREAS, with Imam Abdul-Hamed's steady presence of faith and principled leadership,
the Atlanta Masjid of Al-Islam continues to serve as a trusted anchor in Atlanta, working
collaboratively with neighbors, civic partners, and faith communities to promote peace,
understanding, and the overall well being of the community; and
WHEREAS, his leadership reflects a consistent commitment to unity, dignity, and shared
responsibility among the people of Atlanta.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to Imam
Abdul-Hamed and The Atlanta Masjid of Al-Islam.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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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.

### Plain-language summary

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 it 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.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-01-29)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-01-29)
- Sponsors: Saira Draper
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72647

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1160.md?full=1