--- title: HR 84. International Day for the Eradication of Poverty in the State of Georgia; October 17, 2025; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr84 cite_as: HR 84, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr84 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr84.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr84/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69617 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/hr83.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr85.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr84.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 84 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/HR84/2025 upstream_id: 1945126 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - poverty awareness - financial education - commemorative resolution - Georgia House of Representatives --- # HR 84. International Day for the Eradication of Poverty in the State of Georgia; October 17, 2025; recognize ## Text House Resolution 84 By: Representatives McClain of the 109th, Okoye of the 102nd, Adeyina of the 110th, and Mitchell of the 88th A RESOLUTION Recognizing October 17, 2025, as International Day for the Eradication of Poverty in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, October 17 has been established by the United Nations as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty to emphasize the need to address and combat poverty worldwide through innovative approaches; and WHEREAS, this day serves as a call to action to address poverty through financial inclusion, access to financial resources, and the promotion of economic empowerment, micro-finance, and building financial resilience in vulnerable communities; and WHEREAS, the State of Georgia recognizes the critical importance of educating and empowering the next generation with innovative and out-of-the-box financial thinking to break cycles of poverty and create sustainable change; and WHEREAS, Dr. Jacqueline Mohair, founder of Trinity International University of Ambassadors School of Business (TIUA), and Dr. Sonya Hamm, renowned as "The Wealth Coach" with a Doctor of Philosophy in Kingdom Finance and Ministry Stewardship, have exemplified leadership and vision in addressing poverty through education and financial empowerment; and WHEREAS, the PhD program in Kingdom Finance and Ministry Stewardship at TIUA equips leaders with biblical and financial stewardship principles, emphasizing Kingdom-focused leadership, ministry strategies, and practical financial education to empower communities worldwide; and WHEREAS, this program prepares students for impactful careers in ministry finance management, church administration, Kingdom stewardship education, and biblical economics consultation, integrating theological principles with financial excellence; and WHEREAS, the State of Georgia acknowledges the vital role of faith-based organizations, innovative educational programs, and visionary leaders in eradicating poverty and fostering economic empowerment across communities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize October 17, 2025, as International Day for the Eradication of Poverty in the State of Georgia and honor the work of Dr. Jacqueline Mohair, Dr. Sonya Hamm, and the Trinity International University of Ambassadors School of Business for their commitment to education, financial empowerment, and transformative leadership. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body encourage all citizens, organizations, and institutions to observe this day through acts of service, education, and community engagement, thereby fostering greater awareness and collective action toward poverty eradication. 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 leadership of the Trinity International University of Ambassadors School of Business. ## 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 October 17, 2025 as International Day for the Eradication of Poverty in Georgia and honors two educators for their work in financial empowerment. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## 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/69617 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr84.md?full=1