HR 458: Cheasequah Nation Day; February 24, 2025; recognize

This is a commendatory resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. It recognizes Cheasequah Nation, a group describing itself as an Indigenous tribal government founded in Atlanta in 2013, and commends its leader, Minister Amir C. El Bey, referred to as Chief Red Wolf, along with the group's affiliated organization IHEA Ministries. The resolution declares February 24, 2025 as Cheasequah Nation Day, marking both the founding of the organization and El Bey's birthday. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to El Bey. The resolution contains no funding, no regulatory changes, and no legal recognition of tribal sovereignty status under state or federal law; it is a ceremonial statement of praise from the legislature.

• Commends Minister Amir C. El Bey, referred to in the text as Chief Red Wolf, and the organization IHEA Ministries for their community contributions.
• Declares February 24, 2025 as Cheasequah Nation Day in the state of Georgia.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to El Bey.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change since it is a commendatory resolution rather than a bill amending Georgia statutes.

The resolution directly names Minister Amir C. El Bey (Chief Red Wolf) and the organizations Cheasequah Nation and IHEA Ministries. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing a copy for distribution. It has no broader legal effect on other Georgians.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it does not change anyone's legal rights, taxes, or obligations. Its practical effect is limited to a formal, symbolic recognition by the Georgia House and a commemorative copy given to the honoree.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Cheasequah Nation's self-described history, founding in 2013, and its claimed rights to self-government and tribunals.
• The first resolving clause commends El Bey and IHEA Ministries for contributions to education, unity, leadership, and inspiration.
• The second resolving clause formally recognizes February 24, 2025 as Cheasequah Nation Day.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to El Bey.

1. 2025-02-28House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-28House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-28House Hopper (House)

• Eric Bell (D, HD-75)Primary sponsor

• ceremonial resolution
• Cheasequah Nation
• Georgia House of Representatives
• Indigenous recognition