Georgia CommonsHR 1162: Smith, His Excellency Victor Emmanuel; Ambassador of the Republic of Ghana to the United States of America; recognize
Last action January 29, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Victor Emmanuel Smith, Ambassador of the Republic of Ghana to the United States, for his work linking Savannah, Georgia to Ghana.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives is a ceremonial honor, not a change to state law. It recognizes His Excellency Victor Emmanuel Smith, the Ambassador of the Republic of Ghana to the United States, citing his decades of work in diplomacy, business consulting, and mentoring, including his role increasing trade between Ghana and the United Kingdom and building diaspora business networks. The resolution formally commends Ambassador Smith for his work connecting Savannah, Georgia, to Ghana. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to him. It creates no new rules, funding, or penalties; it is a statement of recognition passed by the House.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Ambassador Victor Emmanuel Smith for his diplomatic career and his work connecting Savannah, Georgia to the Republic of Ghana.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Ambassador Smith.
- Recites his background as a Ghanaian diplomat, investment consultant, and mentor, without creating any legal obligation tied to that background.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Ambassador Victor Emmanuel Smith and the Clerk of the Georgia House of Representatives, who must prepare the commemorative copy. It has no legal effect on any other group, agency, or individual in Georgia.
Why it matters
This is a symbolic honor with no binding legal effect. It does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements on anyone besides directing the House Clerk to produce a ceremonial copy for the ambassador.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recite Ambassador Smith's biography and accomplishments, including an 18 percent increase in trade between Ghana and the United Kingdom during his tenure as High Commissioner.
- The resolving clause commends Ambassador Smith for his work connecting Savannah, Georgia to Ghana.
- A further resolution clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to Ambassador Smith.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend His Excellency Victor Emmanuel Smith, Ambassador of the Republic of Ghana to the United States of America, for his work connecting Savannah, Georgia, to the Republic of Ghana.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Edna Jackson (D, HD-165)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- Ghana diplomacy
- Savannah international relations