--- title: HR 638. Abdul-Wahab, Mr. Hanan; outstanding public service; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr638 cite_as: HR 638, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr638 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr638.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr638/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71458 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/hr637.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr639.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr638.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 638 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/HR638/2025 upstream_id: 2010542 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - ceremonial resolution - commendation - food security - international recognition --- # HR 638. Abdul-Wahab, Mr. Hanan; outstanding public service; commend ## Text 25 LC 112 3400 House Resolution 638 By: Representatives Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 63rd, and Davis of the 87th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Mr. Hanan Abdul-Wahab on his outstanding public service;1 and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Mr. Hanan Abdul-Wahab, an Agricultural Engineer and Post-Harvest Expert,3 serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buff er Stock Company Ltd -4 Ghana, where his impactful leadership has contributed to significant advancements in food5 security and agricultural sustainability; and6 WHEREAS, under Mr. Abdul-Wahab's v isionary stewardship, NAFCO h as undergone7 remarkable reforms that have significantly bolstered Ghana's fo od security landscape,8 including the revitalization of critical infrastructure and the establishment of transformative9 partnerships that have fortified NAFCO's operational framework; and10 WHEREAS, his leadership has facilitated the seamless distribution of food to Senior High11 Schools across Ghana, a pivotal component of the nation's Free Senior High School program,12 thereby enhancing nutritional standards and educational outcomes nationwide; and13 H. R. 638 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3400 WHEREAS, Mr. Abdul-Wahab's adept management has transformed NAF CO into a14 financially self-sustaining entity, achieving profitability and reducing reliance on external15 funding sources; and16 WHEREAS, his initiatives have expanded NAFCO's operational reac h throughout the17 country, effectively mitigating post-harvest losses and optimizing agricultural resources; and18 WHEREAS, Mr. Hanan Abdul-Wahab's exemplary achievements underscore his unwavering19 commitment to excellence and innovation in advancing food secur ity and economic20 resilience in Ghana, setting a benchmark for sustainable agricultural practices and impactful21 public service; and22 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this23 remarkable and distinguished individual be appropriately recognized.24 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that25 the members of this body recognize and commend Mr. Hanan Abdul-Wahab for his efficient,26 effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to Ghana and extend the most sincere best27 wishes for continued health and happiness.28 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized29 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Mr.30 Hanan Abdul-Wahab.31 H. R. 638 - 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. Hanan Abdul-Wahab, an agricultural engineer and chief executive of Ghana's National Food Buffer Stock Company, for his public service work in food security. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to Georgia law. It recognizes Mr. Hanan Abdul-Wahab, an Agricultural Engineer and Post-Harvest Expert who serves as Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company Ltd (NAFCO) in Ghana. The resolution praises his leadership in reforming NAFCO, distributing food to senior high schools under Ghana's Free Senior High School program, making NAFCO financially self sustaining, and reducing post-harvest losses nationwide. The House resolves to commend him for his service to Ghana and directs the Clerk of the House to provide him a copy of the resolution. It does not create any new rule, program, or funding. ### What it does - Formally commends Mr. Hanan Abdul-Wahab for his public service as head of Ghana's National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO). - States the House's recognition of his role in distributing food to senior high schools under Ghana's Free Senior High School program. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Mr. Abdul-Wahab. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, as is typical of a commendation resolution. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names and honors Mr. Hanan Abdul-Wahab. It has no regulatory effect on Georgia residents, businesses, or agencies; it is a symbolic statement by the Georgia House of Representatives. ### Why it matters The resolution has no practical effect on Georgia law or residents' daily lives. It serves as a formal, public expression of recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives toward an individual for his work in Ghana's food security sector. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Mr. Abdul-Wahab's role as CEO of NAFCO and his contributions to food security and agricultural sustainability in Ghana. - The resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend him for his public service to Ghana. - A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution 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/71458 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr638.md?full=1