Georgia CommonsHR 84: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty in the State of Georgia; October 17, 2025; recognize
Last action January 28, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes October 17, 2025 as International Day for the Eradication of Poverty in Georgia and honors two educators for their work in financial empowerment.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives designates October 17, 2025 as International Day for the Eradication of Poverty in the State of Georgia, aligning with a day the United Nations established to draw attention to global poverty and financial inclusion. The resolution specifically honors Dr. Jacqueline Mohair, founder of Trinity International University of Ambassadors School of Business, and Dr. Sonya Hamm, known as 'The Wealth Coach,' for their work in financial education and empowerment. It encourages Georgia citizens, organizations, and institutions to observe the day through service, education, and community engagement. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to send copies to the honorees. As a resolution rather than a bill, it does not create any new law, funding, or enforceable requirement.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes October 17, 2025 as International Day for the Eradication of Poverty in the State of Georgia.
- Honors Dr. Jacqueline Mohair and Dr. Sonya Hamm and the Trinity International University of Ambassadors School of Business for their financial education work.
- Encourages citizens, organizations, and institutions across Georgia to mark the day through service and community engagement.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the honorees and the university's leadership.
Who it affects
This resolution primarily affects the individuals and institution it names, Dr. Jacqueline Mohair, Dr. Sonya Hamm, and Trinity International University of Ambassadors School of Business, along with the Clerk of the House, who must distribute copies. It has no binding effect on the general public.
Why it matters
Because it is a commemorative resolution, it carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements; its main effect is public recognition of the honorees and an encouragement for Georgians to engage with poverty-related causes.
Key provisions
- First resolving clause recognizes October 17, 2025 as International Day for the Eradication of Poverty in the State of Georgia and honors Dr. Mohair, Dr. Hamm, and their university.
- Second resolving clause encourages citizens, organizations, and institutions to observe the day through service, education, and community engagement.
- Third resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the named honorees and university leadership.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize October 17, 2025, as International Day for the Eradication of Poverty in the State of Georgia”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)
- Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)
- Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
- Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)
Topics
- poverty awareness
- financial education
- commemorative resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives