Georgia CommonsHR 1548: Folami, Dr. LaWanda; outstanding service, leadership, and dedication to the citizens of Clayton County and the State of Georgia; commend
Last action March 3, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally honors Dr. LaWanda Folami of Clayton County for over 30 years of community service, senior advocacy, and civic engagement.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial measure passed by the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Dr. LaWanda Folami for her decades of service to Clayton County and the state. It details her work as Vice Chair of the Atlanta Regional Commission Aging Committee, her advocacy for affordable housing and senior services through the Clayton County Housing Authority, and her volunteer efforts with programs like Meals on Wheels and Thanksgiving outreach events for seniors. The resolution also credits her with supporting homeless individuals, single parents, and youth, and with advising civic engagement efforts such as the Black Women's Roundtable 'Get Out the Vote' initiative. It closes by directing the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Dr. Folami. The measure creates no new law, funding, or legal obligations.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Dr. LaWanda Folami by name for her service and leadership in Clayton County and Georgia.
- Recites her decades-long record of senior advocacy, affordable housing work, and community volunteerism.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Dr. LaWanda Folami. It also references organizations she has worked with, including the Atlanta Regional Commission Aging Committee, the Clayton County Housing Authority, the Forest Park Senior Center, and the Black Women's Roundtable.
Why it matters
This is a symbolic honor with no binding legal effect, funding, or policy change. Its practical impact is limited to public recognition of Dr. Folami's community service, formally entered into the record of the Georgia House of Representatives.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses detail Dr. Folami's roles in senior advocacy, housing assistance, and community outreach in Clayton County.
- The resolved clause has the House of Representatives formally honor and commend her for her service.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide her with an official copy of the resolution.
From the bill
“you can't beat marching feets”
“the members of this body honor and commend Dr. LaWanda Folami for her exemplary leadership, tireless advocacy, and decades of faithful service to the citizens of Clayton County and the State of Georgia.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
- Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
- Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Clayton County
- senior advocacy
- community service
- Forest Park