Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 490: World Coming Together To Make A Difference; commend
Last action March 4, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends World Coming Together To Make A Difference (WOCOTOMADI), a nonprofit focused on hypertension education and community aid in Cameroon and the United States.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes WOCOTOMADI, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2011 by Julienne R. Siwe Ngongang, for its work fighting hypertension in Cameroon through health education, screening checkpoints, and delivery of medical supplies and other essentials. The resolution also notes the organization's work in the United States promoting African culture through food, clothing, storytelling, and crafts. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization as a form of official recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally commends WOCOTOMADI for its health education and community impact work.
- States the House's recognition of the organization's founding history and mission in a preamble of factual findings.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.
- Extends the House's best wishes for the organization's continued success.
Who it affects
This resolution directly affects World Coming Together To Make A Difference and its founder, Julienne R. Siwe Ngongang. It does not create obligations, funding, or legal changes for any other Georgians, agencies, or businesses.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a symbolic honor from the Georgia House of Representatives. Its practical impact is limited to public recognition of the nonprofit's health education and cultural work, delivered as an official document from the Clerk of the House.
Key provisions
- The preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) describes WOCOTOMADI's founding in 2011, its hypertension prevention work, health checkpoints, and supply deliveries in Cameroon.
- The resolved clause formally commends the organization for community impact, health education, and cultural enrichment.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to the organization.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend World Coming Together To Make A Difference for its unwavering commitment to community impact, health education, and cultural enrichment and extend best wishes for continued success.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Rhonda Taylor (D, HD-92)
- Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)
- El-Mahdi Holly (D, HD-116)
- Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
- Solomon Adesanya (D, HD-43)
- Derrick Jackson (D, HD-68)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- nonprofit recognition
- public health education
- Cameroonian community