--- title: HR 723. Shumake, Dr. Giovanni; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr723 cite_as: HR 723, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr723 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr723.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr723/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71681 date: 2025-03-25 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/hr722.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr724.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr723.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 723 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-03-25 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - L.C. Myles - Karlton Howard text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR723/2025 upstream_id: 2014746 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - commendation resolution - Jenkins County - community leadership - Georgia House of Representatives --- # HR 723. Shumake, Dr. Giovanni; commend ## Text 25 LC 129 0281 House Resolution 723 By: Representatives Myles of the 126th and Howard of the 129th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Dr. Giovanni Shumake; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Dr. Giovanni Shumake has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for2 the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep pe rsonal commitment to the3 welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and4 WHEREAS, after retiring from corporate America in 2021, Dr. Shumake followed his deep-5 rooted commitment to community service down a path of leadershi p, advocacy, and6 empowerment; and7 WHEREAS, upon returning to his hometown of Millen, Georgia, Dr. Shumake recognized8 a need for stronger community advocacy and civic engagement; and 9 WHEREAS, he was elected as a city councilman for District One, where he worked10 diligently to address community concerns, improve local policies, and advocate for economic11 and social development; and12 WHEREAS, he actively serves in several leadership roles across Jenkins County and the13 State of Georgia, including Chair of the Jenkins County Democra tic Committee, Chair of14 H. R. 723 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0281 Jenkins County Community Works, Chair of Jenkins County Toys for Tots, Member of the15 Jenkins County M.L.K. Committee, Economic Development Chair of the Bulloch County16 NAACP, volunteer with the CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority, Member of Omega Nu17 Lambda National Honor Society, and as an employment consultant with the Georgia18 Vocational Rehabilitation Agency; and19 WHEREAS, his unwavering dedication has made him a pillar of the community, earning him20 respect as a leader who listens, takes action, and fosters meaningful change; and21 WHEREAS, he remains committed to championing the needs of the underserved, ensuring22 that every individual, regardless of their background, has access to resources, opportunities,23 and a brighter future; and24 WHEREAS, he is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for25 integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and26 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this27 remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.28 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that29 the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. Giovanni Shumake for his efficient,30 effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia and extend the most31 sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.32 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized33 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Dr.34 Giovanni Shumake.35 H. R. 723 - 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 Dr. Giovanni Shumake of Millen for his community leadership and public service in Jenkins County and beyond. ### Plain-language summary This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes Dr. Giovanni Shumake, a Millen, Georgia resident who returned to his hometown after retiring from a corporate career in 2021. The text describes his election as a city councilman for District One and his leadership roles across Jenkins County and the state, including chairing the Jenkins County Democratic Committee, Jenkins County Community Works, and Jenkins County Toys for Tots, plus his work with the Bulloch County NAACP and the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's recognition and commendation of Shumake's 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 Dr. Giovanni Shumake for his public service to the State of Georgia. - Lists his leadership roles, including city councilman for Millen's District One and chair of several Jenkins County civic organizations. - 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 penalty; it is a ceremonial statement by the House of Representatives. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names Dr. Giovanni Shumake, a Millen city councilman and community leader in Jenkins and Bulloch counties. It has no legal effect on the general public, businesses, or government agencies beyond the House Clerk's office, which handles distribution. ### Why it matters The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It gives Shumake and his community formal state recognition for his civic work, but it does not alter any Georgia statute, create funding, or impose obligations on anyone besides directing the House Clerk to produce a copy for him. ### Key provisions - The 'whereas' clauses describe Shumake's biography, including his 2021 retirement from corporate America and return to Millen, Georgia. - The clauses list his civic roles, such as Chair of the Jenkins County Democratic Committee and Economic Development Chair of the Bulloch County NAACP. - The resolved clause states the House recognizes and commends Shumake for his public service and extends wishes for continued health and happiness. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Shumake. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-25) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-25) - Sponsors: L.C. Myles, Karlton Howard - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71681 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr723.md?full=1