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title: HR 1535. Okafor; Dr. Ego; honoring the life and memory; condolences
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date: 2026-03-03
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bill_number: HR 1535
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chamber: House
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status_date: 2026-03-03
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Segun Adeyina
  - Gabe Okoye
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  - memorial resolution
  - DeKalb County schools
  - science education
  - civic engagement
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# HR 1535. Okafor; Dr. Ego; honoring the life and memory; condolences

## Text

House Resolution 1535
By: Representatives Adeyina of the 110th and Okoye of the 102nd
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Dr. Ego Okafor; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Dr. Ego Okafor was a distinguished science educator in the DeKalb County
School District who dedicated more than 25 years of exemplary service to the students and
families of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, throughout her remarkable career, Dr. Okafor was widely respected for her
unwavering commitment to academic excellence, educational equity, and community
empowerment, fostering engaging, inquiry-based classrooms where students felt valued,
challenged, and inspired to reach their fullest potential; and
WHEREAS, she was a steadfast advocate for underserved students, working tirelessly to
ensure equitable access to educational resources and opportunities as well as leaving an
enduring mark on the countless young minds she taught and mentored; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Okafor's academic achievements reflected her deep commitment to
education, earning an education specialist degree in science education from Georgia State
University in 2005, a Master of Education in science education from Georgia State
University in 1999, and a Bachelor of Science with honors in zoology from the University
of Nigeria in 1978; and
WHEREAS, her excellence in teaching was recognized with numerous honors, including
Who's Who Among America's Teachers in 2002 and 2004, Georgia Earth Science Teacher
of the Year in 2004, Henderson Middle School Teacher of the Year on multiple occasions,
and the prestigious People to People Eisenhower Distinguished Educator Award; and
WHEREAS, beyond the classroom, Dr. Okafor was a tireless servant of her community
whose civic engagement reflected her deep belief in democracy and collective responsibility,
dedicating countless hours to educating residents about the importance of civic participation
and ensuring that every voice had the opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, she demonstrated extraordinary compassion and leadership by assisting elderly
citizens with voter registration, patiently guiding them through the process, and on election
days personally organizing transportation and driving more than 100 seniors to polling
places, removing barriers and empowering them to exercise their fundamental right to vote;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Okafor's legacy extended beyond her professional and civic
accomplishments, as she was a devoted wife of 41 years, a loving mother of two, and a
source of strength, wisdom, and inspiration to her family, instilling in them enduring values
of integrity, perseverance, service, and faith; and
WHEREAS, though she passed away a few months ago, her profound influence continues
to live on through the students she inspired, the colleagues she mentored, the community she
uplifted, and the family she cherished; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this body honor the life and legacy of this
extraordinary educator, public servant, and community leader whose contributions have left
an indelible mark on the State of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Dr. Ego Okafor and
express their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the
family of Dr. Ego Okafor.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Dr. Ego Okafor, a longtime DeKalb County science teacher, and offers condolences to her family.

### Plain-language summary

This is a House resolution, a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It honors Dr. Ego Okafor, who taught science for more than 25 years in the DeKalb County School District and was known for her work with underserved students and her civic engagement, including helping elderly residents register to vote and driving seniors to the polls.
The resolution recounts her academic degrees, teaching awards, and family life, then formally states that the House joins in honoring her memory and expresses regret at her passing. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her family. It does not create any new rule, program, or funding.

### What it does

- Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences on the death of Dr. Ego Okafor.
- Recites her career as a DeKalb County science teacher, her degrees, and her teaching awards as part of the official record.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her family.
- Does not change any Georgia statute, create funding, or impose any new requirement on any person or agency.

### Who it affects

This resolution directly names Dr. Ego Okafor's family and the DeKalb County School District community. It has no regulatory effect on the public, businesses, or other government agencies since it is a commemorative statement rather than a law.

### Why it matters

The resolution carries symbolic and ceremonial weight rather than legal effect. It creates a formal, permanent legislative record recognizing Dr. Okafor's decades of teaching and community service, and provides her family with an official copy as a keepsake from the state legislature.

### Key provisions

- The resolving clause states that House members join in honoring Dr. Okafor's life and memory and express regret at her passing.
- A further resolution clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare an appropriate copy for distribution to her family.
- The preamble ('whereas' clauses) details her 25-plus years teaching science in DeKalb County, her degrees from Georgia State University and the University of Nigeria, and her teaching honors.
- The preamble also describes her civic work, including helping elderly voters register and driving over 100 seniors to polling places.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-03-03)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-03)
- Sponsors: Segun Adeyina, Gabe Okoye
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73805

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