--- title: HR 82. Financial Literacy Month; April 2025; commending Dr. Jacqueline Mohair, Dr. Sonya Hamm, and the Hamm Associates Financial Group; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr82 cite_as: HR 82, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr82 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr82.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr82/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69615 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/hr81.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr83.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr82.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 82 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/HR82/2025 upstream_id: 1945110 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - financial literacy - commendation resolution - financial education - personal finance --- # HR 82. Financial Literacy Month; April 2025; commending Dr. Jacqueline Mohair, Dr. Sonya Hamm, and the Hamm Associates Financial Group; recognize ## Text House Resolution 82 By: Representatives McClain of the 109th, Okoye of the 102nd, Adeyina of the 110th, and Mitchell of the 88th A RESOLUTION Recognizing April 2025 as Financial Literacy Month and commending Dr. Jacqueline Mohair, Dr. Sonya Hamm, and the Hamm Associates Financial Group; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, financial literacy is a fundamental skill that empowers individuals to make informed and effective decisions regarding their personal finances, contributing to their economic security and well-being; and WHEREAS, Financial Literacy Month, observed annually in April, seeks to raise awareness about the importance of financial education and to encourage individuals and families to establish and maintain sound financial habits; and WHEREAS, the key themes of Financial Literacy Month—budgeting, debt management, credit awareness, and financial planning—are essential for achieving financial stability and fostering long-term prosperity; and WHEREAS, the State of Georgia recognizes the outstanding contributions of Dr. Jacqueline Mohair of Trinity International University of Ambassadors, Dr. Sonya Hamm, and the Hamm Associates Financial Group, whose dedicated efforts have inspired and equipped individuals with the tools and knowledge to manage their finances effectively and embrace financial empowerment; and WHEREAS, through her leadership at Trinity International University of Ambassadors and various educational initiatives, Dr. Jacqueline Mohair has championed the importance of financial literacy as a cornerstone of personal and professional success; and WHEREAS, Dr. Sonya Hamm and the Hamm Associates Financial Group have made significant strides in advancing financial education through tailored workshops, strategic planning services, and innovative programs designed to empower individuals, families, and businesses across Georgia; and WHEREAS, their collective work has not only elevated the financial awareness of individuals but also strengthened communities by promoting sustainable financial habits and practices; and WHEREAS, financial literacy is a critical factor in reducing financial stress, fostering economic opportunity, and supporting the development of financially resilient communities across Georgia and beyond. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize April 2025 as Financial Literacy Month in the State of Georgia and encourage all residents to participate in financial literacy programs, workshops, and events to enhance their financial knowledge and skills. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body commend Dr. Jacqueline Mohair, Dr. Sonya Hamm, and the Hamm Associates Financial Group for their exceptional leadership in financial literacy and their unwavering dedication to equipping individuals with the resources to achieve financial independence. 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, Dr. Sonya Hamm, and the Hamm Associates Financial Group. ## 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 April 2025 as Financial Literacy Month and commends Dr. Jacqueline Mohair, Dr. Sonya Hamm, and the Hamm Associates Financial Group for their work in financial education. ### Plain-language summary This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives designates April 2025 as Financial Literacy Month in the state and encourages residents to take part in financial literacy programs, workshops, and events to build their financial knowledge and skills. The resolution also praises Dr. Jacqueline Mohair of Trinity International University of Ambassadors, Dr. Sonya Hamm, and the Hamm Associates Financial Group for their efforts to promote financial education through workshops, planning services, and other programs. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the honorees. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a symbolic statement by the House. ### What it does - Formally recognizes April 2025 as Financial Literacy Month in the State of Georgia. - Encourages Georgia residents to participate in financial literacy programs, workshops, and events. - Commends Dr. Jacqueline Mohair, Dr. Sonya Hamm, and the Hamm Associates Financial Group for their work in financial education. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the named honorees. ### Who it affects The resolution names Dr. Jacqueline Mohair, Dr. Sonya Hamm, and the Hamm Associates Financial Group as honorees, and it addresses Georgia residents generally by encouraging participation in financial literacy activities. It creates no legal obligations for any group. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal force and changes no law, but it gives official state recognition to financial literacy efforts and to the named individuals and organization, which can raise public visibility for their work and for financial education generally in Georgia. ### Key provisions - Resolving clause 1 recognizes April 2025 as Financial Literacy Month and encourages residents to join financial literacy programs, workshops, and events. - Resolving clause 2 commends Dr. Jacqueline Mohair, Dr. Sonya Hamm, and the Hamm Associates Financial Group for their leadership in financial literacy. - Resolving clause 3 directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the honorees. ## 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/69615 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr82.md?full=1