Georgia CommonsHR 1950: President Barack Obama; opening of the Obama Presidential Center; recognize
Last action April 2, 2026 · House Second Readers
A Georgia House resolution honors former President Barack Obama on the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, celebrating his career and the new center's civic mission.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It recounts President Barack Obama's biography, from his early life in Honolulu through his education, his time as a community organizer and civil rights attorney, his service in the Illinois State Senate and U.S. Senate, and his presidency from 2009 to 2017. The resolution then recognizes the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, a museum, library, and public gathering campus located in Jackson Park on Chicago's South Side, run through the Obama Foundation to support youth leadership and civic engagement. The House formally commends President Obama on the center's opening and wishes him continued health and happiness, and directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends former President Barack Obama on the opening of the Obama Presidential Center.
- Extends the Georgia House's best wishes to President Obama for continued health and happiness.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.
- Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or allocate any state funding.
Who it affects
This resolution mainly affects former President Barack Obama, who is honored by name, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to distribute copies. It has no direct legal effect on Georgia residents, agencies, or institutions.
Why it matters
As a ceremonial resolution, it carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It does not change any Georgia law, program, or funding, but it places the Georgia House of Representatives on record honoring a historical milestone tied to the Obama Presidential Center's opening.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses summarize President Obama's biography, career, and presidency from 2009 to 2017.
- The whereas clauses also describe the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park, Chicago, including its museum, library, and leadership programming run by the Obama Foundation.
- The resolving clause formally commends President Obama on the center's grand opening and wishes him continued health and happiness.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and press.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend former President Barack Obama upon the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center as well as extend best wishes for continued health and happiness.”
Status timeline
- House Second Readers (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)
- Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
- Samuel Park (D, HD-107)
- Park Cannon (D, HD-058)
- Carl Gilliard (D, HD-162)
- Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Barack Obama
- Obama Presidential Center
- Georgia House of Representatives