Georgia CommonsHR 1837: Dar-E-Abbas Islamic Center; honor
Last action March 20, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally honors the Dar-E-Abbas Islamic Center in Gwinnett County for its community service and contributions to the state.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a law that changes anyone's rights or obligations. It recognizes Dar-E-Abbas Islamic Center, a Shia Islamic center (Imambargah) on Lawrenceville Highway in southern Gwinnett County, for its charitable outreach and community service. The resolution notes the center's history of hosting notable poets and public figures and highlights the leadership of trustee Ali Zia Rizvi. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for the center, as a formal record of recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally honors Dar-E-Abbas Islamic Center in Gwinnett County for its community service and charitable work.
- States the House of Representatives' recognition of the center's contributions to the State of Georgia.
- Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to the center.
Who it affects
Dar-E-Abbas Islamic Center and its trustees, including Ali Zia Rizvi, along with the surrounding Gwinnett County community it serves. The resolution also involves the Clerk of the House, who must prepare the honorary copy.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not change any law or provide funding. Its practical significance is symbolic, giving the Islamic center public, official recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives for its community contributions.
Key provisions
- Preamble describes Dar-E-Abbas as a Shia Islamic Center (Imambargah) located on Lawrenceville Highway in southern Gwinnett County.
- Preamble credits the center with charitable outreach and hosting notable poets and public figures.
- Resolving clause has the House of Representatives honor the center for its contributions to Georgia.
- Final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make an official copy available to the center.
From the bill
“the members of this body honor Dar-E-Abbas Islamic Center for its many contributions to the State of Georgia.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Akbar Ali (D, HD-106)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Gwinnett County
- Islamic center
- community recognition