HR 617: International WeLoveU Foundation; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to any law. It recognizes the International WeLoveU Foundation, a nonprofit founded in 2001 and linked to the United Nations Department of Global Communications since 2018, for its volunteer and humanitarian work in areas like education, emergency relief, health, and social welfare. The resolution highlights the foundation's National Blood Donation Campaign launched in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic and a September 2024 blood drive at Mercedes-Benz Stadium done with the American Red Cross. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for the foundation, but it creates no funding, penalties, or legal obligations.

• Formally recognizes and commends the International WeLoveU Foundation for its charitable and humanitarian work.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the foundation.
• Extends 'best wishes for continued success' to the organization on behalf of the House of Representatives.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic statement rather than legislation.

The resolution directly names the International WeLoveU Foundation and its founder, Zahng Gil-jah. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies, since it is a commendation rather than a binding law.

Because this is a commemorative resolution, it does not change anyone's rights, duties, or funding. Its practical effect is limited to public recognition of the foundation's volunteer and blood donation efforts, delivered as an official copy from the House Clerk.

• The resolution recites the foundation's history, founding in 2001, and its United Nations affiliation since 2018.
• It references a September 15, 2024 blood drive at Mercedes-Benz Stadium held with the American Red Cross.
• The final resolving clause commends the foundation and directs the House Clerk to send it an official copy of the resolution.

1. 2025-03-18House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-18House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-18House Hopper (House)

• Kim Schofield (D, HD-63)Primary sponsor
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-76)
• Sheila Jones (D, HD-60)
• Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-77)
• Viola Davis (D, HD-87)

• ceremonial resolution
• nonprofit recognition
• blood donation
• community service