HR 637: Bargoria, Mr. Daniel Kiptoo; outstanding public service; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it recognizes Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria, who has served since December 14, 2020 as Director General of Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), for his work regulating that country's electricity and petroleum industries. The resolution highlights specific accomplishments, including his role chairing Kenya's First Oil Committee, which oversaw delivery of the country's first oil, and his contributions to drafting Kenya's Energy Act and Petroleum Act of 2019. The House directs its Clerk to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Mr. Bargoria as a keepsake of the honor.

• Formally recognizes and commends Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria for his public service as Director General of Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority.
• States the House's praise for his role chairing Kenya's First Oil Committee, which delivered the country's first oil.
• Credits him with helping draft Kenya's Energy Act (2019) and Petroleum Act (2019).
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to Mr. Bargoria.
• Extends the House's best wishes to him for continued health and happiness.

This resolution directly names and honors Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria, a Kenyan energy regulator. It also involves the Clerk of the Georgia House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to him.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect in Georgia; it does not create programs, spend money, or change any statute. Its practical effect is symbolic, giving formal recognition from the Georgia House to an individual for his work in Kenya's energy sector.

• The whereas clauses describe Bargoria's role since December 14, 2020 as Director General of Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).
• The resolved clause states the House's commendation of Bargoria for his public service to Kenya.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to him.

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

• Sandra Scott (D, HD-76)Primary sponsor
• Kim Schofield (D, HD-63)
• Viola Davis (D, HD-87)

• ceremonial resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• Kenya energy sector
• public service recognition