Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 362: Atuwatse III, Olori; commend
Last action March 10, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution commends Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom, for her philanthropic and leadership work in Africa. It has no effect on Georgia law.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes any rights or requirements. It honors Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom in Nigeria, praising her work in education, healthcare, women's empowerment, and cultural preservation across Africa. The resolution lists her accomplishments, including founding Elevate Africa and the Royal Iwere Foundation, launching programs for women entrepreneurs, and receiving awards like the Freedom of the City of London. It formally resolves that the Senate recognizes her contributions and wishes her continued success, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send her a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes Olori Atuwatse III for her philanthropic and leadership work in Africa on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
- Lists her achievements, including founding Elevate Africa and the Royal Iwere Foundation and receiving awards such as the Freedom of the City of London.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Olori Atuwatse III.
- Creates no new statute, funding, penalty, or enforceable requirement under Georgia law.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom. It does not impose obligations on any Georgia agency, business, or resident beyond the Secretary of the Senate's task of distributing a copy.
Why it matters
As a commendation, this resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It does not change any Georgia law, spend state money, or create obligations for Georgians, but it places the Senate's formal praise for her international philanthropic work on the public record.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe her work founding Elevate Africa and the Royal Iwere Foundation, including a teacher training program and a STEM lab.
- The whereas clauses note women's empowerment initiatives, EstablishHer and Women Allying Women, and cultural and environmental efforts in the Warri Kingdom.
- The resolved clause has the Senate formally recognize her contributions and extend best wishes.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to her.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom, for her exceptional contributions to the development of Africa, the well-being of her citizens, and global leadership”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Donzella James (D, SD-28)
- Michael 'Doc' Rhett (D, SD-33)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-41)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-55)
- Emanuel Jones (D, SD-10)
- Jason Esteves (D, SD-35)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-17)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-36)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-2)
- David Lucas (D, SD-26)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-39)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-43)
- Freddie Powell Sims (D, SD-12)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-15)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Georgia Senate
- philanthropy
- women's empowerment
- Warri Kingdom