--- title: HR 852. Sarpong, Dr. Ernest Ofori; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr852 cite_as: HR 852, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr852 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr852.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr852/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71862 date: 2025-03-28 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 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/hr851.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr853.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr852.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 852 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-03-28 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Segun Adeyina - Robert Dawson - Karen Bennett text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR852/2025 upstream_id: 2016642 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - ceremonial resolution - Georgia House of Representatives - business recognition --- # HR 852. Sarpong, Dr. Ernest Ofori; commend ## Text 25 LC 112 3559 House Resolution 852 By: Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Dawson of the 65th, and Bennett of the 94th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong is widely recognized as a visionary titan of business,2 global philanthropist extraordinaire, and trailblazing industrial pioneer whose transformative3 entrepreneurship and bold leadership have made a great impact on Ghana and beyond; and4 WHEREAS, rising from humble beginnings, Dr. Sarpong launched hi s entrepreneurial5 journey in the 1990s with the founding of Sarpong Ventures Ltd. , quickly establishing a6 reputation for strategic brilliance and business acumen across the Central District of Accra7 through his success in the import and trading sector; and8 WHEREAS, he currently stands at the helm of the Special Group o f Companies,9 commanding a net worth of $600 million and serving as a beacon of determination,10 resilience, and success in the global business landscape; and11 WHEREAS, Dr. Sarpong's strategic leadership extends to his role as Board Chairman of Best12 Point Savings and Loans Co. Ltd., where he has guided the insti tution in empowering13 individuals and enterprises through financial inclusion and economic stability; and14 H. R. 852 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3559 WHEREAS, his entrepreneurial vision also encompasses U2 Salt Ltd., a 600-acre salt mining15 and refinery operation in Winneba, Central Region, demonstratin g his commitment to16 industrial diversification and Ghana's economic development; and17 WHEREAS, in recognition of his enduring impact, Dr. Sarpong was awarded an honorary18 Doctorate Degree of Philosophy in Law from Barkley University a nd was named an19 Honorary Ambassador of Business Entrepreneur in West Africa by the Peristrofi World20 Honorary International Award Conference; and21 WHEREAS, throughout his career, Dr. Sarpong has earned numerous accolades and22 appointments, inspiring aspiring entrepreneurs and strengthenin g communities across23 generations through his steadfast dedication and visionary leadership; and24 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkab le individual be25 appropriately honored during this special time.26 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that27 the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong for his28 outstanding contributions to entrepreneurship, philanthropy, an d national development as29 well as extend sincere best wishes for continued success.30 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized31 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Dr.32 Ernest Ofori Sarpong.33 H. R. 852 - 2 - ## 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 formally commends Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong, a Ghanaian businessman and philanthropist, for his career in business and industry. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong, a businessman based in Ghana, for his career founding companies such as Sarpong Ventures Ltd., leading the Special Group of Companies, chairing Best Point Savings and Loans Co. Ltd., and running a salt mining operation called U2 Salt Ltd. The resolution recounts his business history, honorary degree, and awards, then formally states that House members commend him for his contributions to entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and national development. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to Dr. Sarpong. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong for his business, philanthropic, and industrial career. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to him. - Creates no new law, funding, penalty, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement of praise. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong. It does not impose duties or effects on any other group of Georgians, businesses, or agencies beyond the House Clerk's task of preparing a ceremonial copy. ### Why it matters Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it has no practical effect on Georgia law, funding, or residents' daily lives. Its significance is symbolic: an official record of the Georgia House recognizing an individual's business career. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Dr. Sarpong's business career, including founding Sarpong Ventures Ltd. and leading the Special Group of Companies. - The resolved clause formally commends Dr. Sarpong for contributions to entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and national development. - The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dr. Sarpong. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-28) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-28) - Sponsors: Segun Adeyina, Robert Dawson, Karen Bennett - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71862 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr852.md?full=1