--- title: HR 470. Atuwatse, Olori, III.; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr470 cite_as: HR 470, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr470 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr470.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr470/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71083 date: 2025-03-03 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-12 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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Atuwatse, Olori, III.; commend ## Text House Resolution 470 By: Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Holly of the 116th, Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th, Okoye of the 102nd, and others A RESOLUTION Commending Olori Atuwatse III; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom, has redefined the role of monarchy by using her platform to advance education, healthcare, economic opportunities, and cultural preservation, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to the well-being of her people; and WHEREAS, she is a distinguished leader, lawyer, and philanthropist dedicated to fostering education, gender equity, and sustainable development across Africa in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals; and WHEREAS, Olori Atuwatse III is the visionary founder of Elevate Africa, a transformative initiative that promotes leadership, collaboration, and economic empowerment, inspiring young entrepreneurs and change-makers to re-imagine Africa's future; and WHEREAS, through the Royal Iwere Foundation, she has spearheaded impactful philanthropic programs such as the Teacher's Training Programme and the Captain Idahosa Wells Okunbo STEM and Innovation Lab, equipping educators and youth with essential skills for progress; and WHEREAS, a steadfast advocate for women's empowerment, she has further launched initiatives such as EstablishHer and Women Allying Women, providing mentorship, funding, and support to female entrepreneurs and leaders; and WHEREAS, her dedication to cultural preservation and environmental stewardship is evident through her reforestation campaigns, sustainable development efforts, and cultural festivals celebrating the heritage of the Warri Kingdom; and WHEREAS, Olori Atuwatse III has received numerous prestigious accolades, including the Freedom of the City of London, the President's Lifetime Achievement Award, and recognition among the 100 Most Influential African Women; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this exemplary leader be appropriately honored during this special time. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom, for her exceptional contributions to the development of Africa, the well-being of her citizens, and global leadership as well as extend best wishes for her continued success. 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 Olori Atuwatse III. ## 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 commends Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom, for her philanthropic and leadership work in Africa. ### Plain-language summary This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom in Nigeria, for her work in education, healthcare, women's empowerment, and cultural preservation across Africa. It lists her accomplishments, including founding Elevate Africa and the Royal Iwere Foundation, launching women's mentorship programs, and receiving honors such as the Freedom of the City of London. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's recognition of her contributions and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. ### What it does - Formally recognizes Olori Atuwatse III for her contributions to education, healthcare, and economic development in Africa. - States the House's best wishes for her continued success and global leadership. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement only. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names only Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing a copy for distribution to her. ### Why it matters Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it has no practical effect on Georgia residents, agencies, or budgets. Its significance is symbolic: a formal statement of recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives toward an individual outside the state. ### Key provisions - The resolution's whereas clauses describe her leadership roles, philanthropic initiatives such as Elevate Africa and the Royal Iwere Foundation, and awards she has received. - The resolved clause states that House members recognize her contributions and extend best wishes for continued success. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to her. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-03) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-03) - Sponsors: Kim Schofield, El-Mahdi Holly, Sandra Scott, Viola Davis, Gabe Okoye, Segun Adeyina - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71083 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr470.md?full=1