--- title: HR 81. International Literacy Day; honoring the contributions of Trinity International University of Ambassadors, and celebrating Dr. Jacqueline Mohair and Dr. Cheryl Polote-Williamson; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr81 cite_as: HR 81, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr81 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr81.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr81/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69614 date: 2025-01-28 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 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/hr80.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr82.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr81.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 81 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-01-28 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Dewey McClain - Gabe Okoye - Segun Adeyina - Billy Mitchell text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR81/2025 upstream_id: 1945159 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - International Literacy Day - education recognition - literacy advocacy - commemorative resolution --- # HR 81. International Literacy Day; honoring the contributions of Trinity International University of Ambassadors, and celebrating Dr. Jacqueline Mohair and Dr. Cheryl Polote-Williamson; commend ## Text House Resolution 81 By: Representatives McClain of the 109th, Okoye of the 102nd, Adeyina of the 110th, and Mitchell of the 88th A RESOLUTION Recognizing International Literacy Day, honoring the contributions of Trinity International University of Ambassadors, and celebrating Dr. Jacqueline Mohair and Dr. Cheryl Polote-Williamson; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, International Literacy Day, established by UNESCO and observed annually on September 8, highlights the critical importance of literacy in fostering education, social inclusion, and sustainable development across the globe; and WHEREAS, literacy is a fundamental right that empowers individuals, strengthens communities, and drives societal progress, and this day serves as an opportunity to address global literacy challenges and advocate for inclusive learning opportunities; and WHEREAS, the State of Georgia recognizes and celebrates the transformative work of Dr. Jacqueline Mohair, founder of Trinity International University of Ambassadors, TIUA School of Business, and Trinity International Chaplaincy Institute, for her lifelong dedication to advancing education, leadership, and global advocacy through innovative programs; and WHEREAS, Dr. Mohair, through the Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Literary and Fine Arts Leadership program, has created a platform for leaders to integrate faith, literary arts, and leadership, providing a profound impact on communities in Georgia and worldwide; and WHEREAS, the program is guided by Dr. Cheryl Polote-Williamson, Dean of Christian Literary Arts and Leadership, whose mentorship and inclusion of the Soul Shift Coaching Program equip students with purpose-driven leadership and mindset mastery; and WHEREAS, the program emphasizes practical applications of literary and leadership skills, with students presenting capstone projects or dissertations on global platforms, including the United Nations International Literacy Day, amplifying their contributions to literacy advocacy; and WHEREAS, the State of Georgia acknowledges the critical role of literacy in creating equitable opportunities and recognizes the contributions of Trinity International University of Ambassadors in preparing leaders to address modern educational and social challenges through faith and creativity. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize International Literacy Day and its mission to promote literacy as a tool for individual empowerment and global progress, honor Trinity International University of Ambassadors, and celebrate the contributions of Dr. Jacqueline Mohair and Dr. Cheryl Polote-Williamson in guiding students to become global advocates for literacy and leadership. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to Dr. Jacqueline Mohair and Trinity International University of Ambassadors. ## 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 recognizes International Literacy Day and honors Trinity International University of Ambassadors, Dr. Jacqueline Mohair, and Dr. Cheryl Polote-Williamson for their work in literacy and leadership education. ### Plain-language summary This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives is a ceremonial statement rather than a change to state law. It recognizes International Literacy Day, an observance established by UNESCO and marked each September 8 to highlight the importance of literacy in education and social progress. The resolution also honors Dr. Jacqueline Mohair, founder of Trinity International University of Ambassadors and related programs, and Dr. Cheryl Polote-Williamson, who leads the university's Christian Literary Arts and Leadership doctoral program. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to Dr. Mohair and the university. The resolution does not create any new law, funding, or requirement; it is a formal recognition adopted by the House. ### What it does - Formally recognizes International Literacy Day, observed each September 8, as promoted by UNESCO. - Honors Trinity International University of Ambassadors and two of its affiliated programs for their work in education and leadership. - Celebrates Dr. Jacqueline Mohair and Dr. Cheryl Polote-Williamson by name for their roles in founding and leading these literacy and leadership programs. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to Dr. Mohair and the university. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names Dr. Jacqueline Mohair, Dr. Cheryl Polote-Williamson, and Trinity International University of Ambassadors along with its affiliated School of Business and Chaplaincy Institute. It has no legal effect on the broader public. ### Why it matters Because this is a resolution rather than a bill amending Georgia law, it carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It formally acknowledges the honorees' educational work and gives them a copy of the House's recognition, but it does not change any rights, funding, or requirements for Georgians. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe International Literacy Day's origin with UNESCO and its purpose of promoting literacy worldwide. - The whereas clauses detail Dr. Mohair's founding of Trinity International University of Ambassadors and related institutions. - The resolved clause has the House recognize the day and celebrate the two honorees for their contributions to literacy and leadership education. - The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies of the resolution available to Dr. Mohair and the university. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-01-28) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-01-28) - Sponsors: Dewey McClain, Gabe Okoye, Segun Adeyina, Billy Mitchell - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69614 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr81.md?full=1