HR 1201: Johnson, Ambassador Davisha L.; Goodwill Ambassador for county and municipal economic diplomacy; recognize; support exploratory international engagement with Republic of Liberia

This resolution does not change Georgia law. It is a formal statement from the House of Representatives recognizing Ambassador Davisha L. Johnson, founder of The African Diaspora Collective Worldwide, as a Goodwill Ambassador for county and municipal economic diplomacy and international trade readiness for the state. The resolution also expresses House support for exploratory engagement with the Republic of Liberia during 2026, including participation in a Mayor's Global Summit and meetings with Liberian government counterparts, aimed at assessing trade, tourism, and agricultural investment opportunities. It encourages Georgia's state and municipal governments to coordinate on these efforts and directs the Clerk of the House to send copies of the resolution to the Governor, the Georgia Department of Economic Development, the Georgia Municipal Association, and the Association County Commissioners of Georgia.

• Formally recognizes Davisha L. Johnson as a Goodwill Ambassador for county and municipal economic diplomacy and international trade readiness for Georgia.
• States House support for exploratory international engagement with the Republic of Liberia during calendar year 2026.
• Encourages coordination between state government and Georgia municipalities and counties on trade, tourism, and agricultural investment.
• Directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the Governor, the Georgia Department of Economic Development, the Georgia Municipal Association, and the Association County Commissioners of Georgia.

The resolution names Ambassador Davisha L. Johnson and her organization, The African Diaspora Collective Worldwide. It also references Georgia municipalities, counties, the Georgia Department of Economic Development, the Georgia Municipal Association, and the Association County Commissioners of Georgia as stakeholders in future engagement with Liberia.

Because this is a resolution rather than a law, it creates no binding requirements, funding, or penalties. Its practical effect is to give symbolic House backing to Johnson's role and to encourage, without mandating, Georgia officials to explore economic ties with Liberia in 2026.

• The resolving clauses recognize Johnson as Goodwill Ambassador for county and municipal economic diplomacy and international trade readiness.
• The resolution supports exploratory engagement with the Republic of Liberia tied to a 2026 Mayor's Global Summit and meetings with Liberian government counterparts.
• It encourages state and municipal coordination on trade, tourism, and foreign direct investment in agriculture, without creating a program or funding mechanism.
• It directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies to the Governor, the Georgia Department of Economic Development, and two municipal and county associations.

1. 2026-02-05House Second Readers (House)
2. 2026-02-04House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-03House Hopper (House)

• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)Primary sponsor
• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)

• economic development
• international trade
• Georgia-Liberia relations
• municipal government
• foreign investment