--- title: HR 1548. Folami, Dr. LaWanda; outstanding service, leadership, and dedication to the citizens of Clayton County and the State of Georgia; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1548 cite_as: HR 1548, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1548 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1548.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1548/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73818 date: 2026-03-03 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Folami, Dr. LaWanda; outstanding service, leadership, and dedication to the citizens of Clayton County and the State of Georgia; commend ## Text House Resolution 1548 By: Representatives Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 63rd, and Davis of the 87th A RESOLUTION Honoring and commending Dr. LaWanda Folami for her outstanding service, leadership, and dedication to the citizens of Clayton County and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Dr. LaWanda Folami is a dedicated humanitarian, servant leader, and social justice advocate whose life's work has been rooted in strengthening families and empowering communities throughout Forest Park and Clayton County, Georgia; and WHEREAS, for more than 30 years, Dr. Folami has remained a steadfast pillar of service, compassion, and leadership, impacting countless lives through advocacy, mentorship, and civic engagement; and WHEREAS, as Vice Chair of the Atlanta Regional Commission Aging Committee, Dr. Folami has championed funding, policy development, and vital resources to enhance the quality of life for seniors throughout Clayton County, ensuring that aging residents are supported with dignity and respect; and WHEREAS, she has worked closely with the Clayton County Housing Authority as an affordable housing advocate, assisting elderly residents with winterization of their homes, access to transportation for medical appointments, and nutritional support through volunteer service with Meals on Wheels; and WHEREAS, through partnerships with senior centers, including the Forest Park Senior Center, Dr. Folami has organized and supported community initiatives such as Thanksgiving outreach events providing turkeys and essential holiday items to seniors in need; and WHEREAS, her commitment to service extends beyond senior advocacy to supporting homeless individuals, single parents, and youth as a nurturer, caregiver, and trusted community resource liaison, contributing to the launch and growth of educational, charitable, philanthropic, and cultural initiatives that uplift underserved populations; and WHEREAS, an unwavering activist for justice and civic engagement, Dr. Folami has served as an advisor to the Black Women's Roundtable "Get Out the Vote" initiative and has provided guidance to former and current elected officials, demonstrating her commitment to civic participation and democratic engagement; and WHEREAS, her advocacy spans civil rights, equal opportunity, entrepreneurship, arts and culture, education, politics, law, and athletics-reflecting her belief that strong communities require involvement across every sector; and WHEREAS, known for her compassion and inclusivity, Dr. Folami is committed to serving individuals of every race, class, and ethnic background, guided by her powerful principle, "you can't beat marching feets," a testament to her belief in persistence, unity, and collective action; and WHEREAS, Dr. LaWanda Folami's legacy is defined not only by her public accomplishments but by the countless personal lives she has touched through encouragement, advocacy, and unwavering service, continuing to serve as a vital economic, cultural, and social force within the City of Forest Park, Clayton County, and the State of Georgia. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that 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. 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 Dr. LaWanda Folami. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution formally honors Dr. LaWanda Folami of Clayton County for over 30 years of community service, senior advocacy, and civic engagement. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-03) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-03) - Sponsors: Sandra Scott, Kim Schofield, Viola Davis - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73818 > The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1548.md?full=1