--- title: HR 637. Bargoria, Mr. Daniel Kiptoo; outstanding public service; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr637 cite_as: HR 637, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr637 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr637.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr637/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71457 date: 2025-03-18 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 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. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr636.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr638.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr637.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 637 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-03-18 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Sandra Scott - Kim Schofield - Viola Davis text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR637/2025 upstream_id: 2010567 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - ceremonial resolution - Kenya energy sector - House of Representatives honors --- # HR 637. Bargoria, Mr. Daniel Kiptoo; outstanding public service; commend ## Text 25 LC 112 3399 House Resolution 637 By: Representatives Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 63rd, and Davis of the 87th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Mr. Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria on his outstanding public service;1 and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Mr. Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria has significantly impacted Kenya's energy sector3 as the Director General of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) since4 December 14, 2020; and 5 WHEREAS, in his current role as Director General of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory6 A u t h o r i t y ( E P R A ) , M r . B a r g o r i a r e g u l a t e s K e n y a ' s e l e c t r i c i t y a nd petroleum sectors,7 ensuring efficient and sustainable operations across the entire value chain; and8 WHEREAS, Mr. Bargoria's leadership is marked by several notable achievements, including9 as chairman of the Government's First Oil Committee, where he o versaw the delivery of10 Kenya's first oil, a historic milestone positioning Kenya as a new player in the global oil11 market; and12 WHEREAS, Mr. Bargoria's contributions to Kenya's energy legislation are significant, as he13 was instrumental in drafting the Kenyan Energy Act (2019) and Petroleum Act (2019), which14 H. R. 637 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3399 has been essential for governing the sector, promoting sustaina ble development, and15 attracting investment; and16 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this17 remarkable and distinguished individual be appropriately recognized.18 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that19 the members of this body recognize and commend Mr. Daniel Kipto o Bargoria for his20 efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service t o Kenya and extend the most21 sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.22 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized23 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Mr.24 Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria.25 H. R. 637 - 2 - ## 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 Mr. Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria, Director General of Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority, for his public service. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it recognizes Mr. Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria, who has led Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) since December 14, 2020, for his work regulating Kenya's electricity and petroleum sectors. The resolution highlights his role as chairman of Kenya's First Oil Committee, which oversaw the delivery of the country's first oil, and his part in drafting the Kenyan Energy Act (2019) and Petroleum Act (2019). The House resolves to commend him for his public service and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Mr. Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria for his public service to Kenya, with no legal or regulatory effect in Georgia. - States the House's recognition of his leadership at Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority and his role delivering Kenya's first oil. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Mr. Bargoria. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names and honors one individual, Mr. Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria, and involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for him. It has no effect on the general public or Georgia institutions. ### Why it matters As a purely ceremonial measure, this resolution has no practical impact on Georgia law, residents, or government operations. Its significance is symbolic, expressing the Georgia House's recognition of an individual's career achievements in Kenya's energy sector. ### Key provisions - The resolution's whereas clauses describe Mr. Bargoria's tenure as Director General of Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority since December 14, 2020. - It credits him with overseeing the delivery of Kenya's first oil as chairman of the Government's First Oil Committee. - It notes his role in drafting the Kenyan Energy Act (2019) and Petroleum Act (2019). - The resolving clause commends him for his public service and wishes him continued health and happiness. - A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to him. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-18) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-18) - Sponsors: Sandra Scott, Kim Schofield, Viola Davis - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71457 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr637.md?full=1