--- title: HR 651. Olukuewu, Lola; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr651 cite_as: HR 651, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr651 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr651.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr651/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71471 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. 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Olukuewu, Lola; commend ## Text 25 LC 112 3401 House Resolution 651 By: Representatives Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 63rd, and Davis of the 87th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Lola Olukuewu; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Lola Olukuewu is a distinguished serial entrepreneur and real estate investor2 with over two decades of expertise in real estate design, const ruction, business3 administration, corporate events, and management; and4 WHEREAS, her multifaceted career and entrepreneurial journey highlight her as a beacon5 of resilience, innovation, and dedication to sustainable development; and 6 WHEREAS, Olukuewu currently leads five successful businesses ac ross Africa,7 demonstrating her adeptness at navigating diverse markets and economic landscapes, with8 three of these businesses launched during the challenging COVID -19 period, highlighting9 her ability to thrive under pressure and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances; and10 WHEREAS, she has continued to mentor young professionals and st artup founders,11 recognizing entrepreneurship as a catalyst for personal growth, economic development,12 employment generation, and ecosystem preservation; and13 H. R. 651 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3401 WHEREAS, Olukuewu's leadership has inspired impactful change within her community and14 beyond by fostering a culture of innovation, integrity, and social responsibility, which has15 set a powerful example for future generations of entrepreneurs and business leaders; and16 WHEREAS, her contributions to various industries, commitment to mentoring, and advocacy17 for renewable energy make her an influential and inspiring lead er whose impact is felt far18 beyond the domains of business and entrepreneurship; and19 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this20 remarkable and distinguished individual be appropriately recognized.21 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that22 the members of this body recognize and commend Lola Olukuewu fo r her dedication to23 excellence in her career and extend the most sincere best wishe s for continued health and24 happiness.25 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized26 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Lola27 Olukuewu.28 H. R. 651 - 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 Lola Olukuewu, a real estate investor and entrepreneur, for her business career and community mentorship work. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Lola Olukuewu, described as a serial entrepreneur and real estate investor with over two decades of experience in real estate design, construction, business administration, corporate events, and management. The resolution states she leads five businesses across Africa, three of which she launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, and that she mentors young professionals and startup founders. The House resolves to commend her for her career and wish her continued health and happiness, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Lola Olukuewu on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives for her business career. - States findings praising her work as an entrepreneur, mentor, and advocate for renewable energy. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Olukuewu. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor only. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors Lola Olukuewu. It has no regulatory or financial effect on any other group of Georgians, businesses, or agencies. ### Why it matters This resolution has no practical legal effect; it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its significance is symbolic, serving as an official public statement of recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses lay out the House's stated reasons for the honor, including Olukuewu's business record and mentorship work. - The first resolving clause formally commends Olukuewu and wishes her continued health and happiness. - The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her. ## 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/71471 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr651.md?full=1