Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 744: John, Kevin; occasion of District 58 Day; recognize
Last action March 25, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes and commends Kevin John, founder of Island John Vodka, on the occasion of District 58 Day for his business and community work.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It honors Kevin John, an entrepreneur and founder of the Island John Vodka brand, on the occasion of District 58 Day, a community initiative organized by GOAT Ave Inc. and The Corporate Influencer Academy that recognizes leaders who have made an impact in their fields. The resolution praises Kevin John for his business innovation in the spirits industry, his mentorship of small business owners, and his advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him. The resolution creates no new rights, funding, or legal requirements.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Kevin John by name for his work as founder of Island John Vodka and as a mentor to small business owners.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Kevin John.
- Creates no new law, funding, or enforceable requirement; it is a symbolic statement of the House's position.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Kevin John. It also references GOAT Ave Inc. and The Corporate Influencer Academy, the organizers of District 58 Day, but imposes no obligations on any Georgia agency, business, or resident.
Why it matters
The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians; it does not change any law, spend state money, or create obligations. Its significance is purely ceremonial, giving official House recognition to an individual's business and community contributions.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Kevin John's founding of Island John Vodka and his mentorship of small business owners through marketing and growth strategies.
- The whereas clauses also cite his advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community as part of the basis for recognition.
- The resolved clause formally commends Kevin John and extends best wishes for his continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Kevin John.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Kevin John on the occasion of District 58 Day for his outstanding contributions to business innovation, mentorship, and advocacy”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Park Cannon (D, HD-58)
- Solomon Adesanya (D, HD-43)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- District 58 Day
- small business mentorship
- LGBTQ+ advocacy