Georgia CommonsHR 1780: Lakshmanan, Shri Ramesh Babu; Consul General of India; distinguished diplomatic service and extraordinary contributions to the State of Georgia and the Indian-American community; honor
Last action March 18, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Shri Ramesh Babu Lakshmanan, outgoing Consul General of India in Atlanta, for his diplomatic service and work strengthening ties between India and Georgia.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it formally recognizes Shri Ramesh Babu Lakshmanan, who served as Consul General of India in Atlanta, for his career in the Indian Foreign Service and his work building economic, educational, and cultural ties between the Republic of India and the State of Georgia. The resolution recounts his diplomatic postings in Moscow, Dushanbe, Paris, and Colombo before Atlanta, and credits him with strengthening trade, expanding university partnerships, and engaging Georgia's Indian-American community, which the text says numbers more than 140,000 people. The House directs its Clerk to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to him as a token of appreciation.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and honors Shri Ramesh Babu Lakshmanan for his service as Consul General of India in Atlanta.
- States the House's gratitude for his work strengthening trade, cultural, and educational ties between India and Georgia.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him.
- Expresses the House's hope that the relationship between India and Georgia continues in the future.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Shri Ramesh Babu Lakshmanan. It also references Georgia's Indian-American community, described as more than 140,000 residents, along with Georgia business leaders, universities, and government officials who interacted with the consulate during his tenure.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation. Its practical impact is limited to publicly recognizing a diplomat's service and formally documenting the House's acknowledgment of ties between Georgia and India.
Key provisions
- The resolving clauses recognize and honor Lakshmanan for his diplomatic service and contributions to the Indian-American community in Georgia.
- A further resolution clause expresses the House's gratitude and best wishes for his continued success.
- A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Lakshmanan.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and honor Shri Ramesh Babu Lakshmanan, Consul General of India, Atlanta, United States of America, for his outstanding diplomatic service”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
- Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
- Terry Cummings (D, HD-039)
- Robert Dawson (D, HD-065)
- Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)
- Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- India-Georgia relations
- Indian-American community
- diplomatic honors