HR 723: Shumake, Dr. Giovanni; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Dr. Giovanni Shumake, who returned to his hometown of Millen, Georgia after retiring from a corporate career in 2021. It recounts his election to the Millen city council and his leadership roles across Jenkins County and Georgia, including work with the Jenkins County Democratic Committee, Jenkins County Community Works, Toys for Tots, the M.L.K. Committee, the Bulloch County NAACP, and the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally recognizes and commends Shumake for his public service and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

• Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Giovanni Shumake for his public service to the State of Georgia.
• States the House's best wishes for his continued health and happiness.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Shumake.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.

The resolution primarily concerns Dr. Giovanni Shumake himself, a Millen city councilman and community leader in Jenkins County. It has no direct legal effect on other Georgians, agencies, or businesses.

This is a ceremonial honor rather than a policy change, so it does not alter anyone's rights, duties, or funding. Its significance is symbolic: a formal public acknowledgment by the Georgia House of one resident's community service and civic leadership.

• The whereas clauses recount Shumake's biography, including his retirement from corporate America in 2021 and his return to Millen, Georgia.
• The whereas clauses list his leadership roles, including city councilman for District One and chair positions with Jenkins County organizations.
• The resolving clause formally commends Shumake for his public service and extends good wishes.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Shumake.

1. 2025-03-25House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-25House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-25House Hopper (House)

• L.C. Myles (D, HD-126)Primary sponsor
• Karlton Howard (D, HD-129)

• ceremonial resolution
• community service
• Jenkins County
• Georgia House of Representatives