--- title: SR 362. Atuwatse III, Olori; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr362 cite_as: SR 362, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr362 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr362.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr362/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71214 date: 2025-03-10 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-11 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/sr361.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr363.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr362.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 362 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: Senate bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-03-10 last_action: Senate Read and Adopted sponsors: - Donzella James - Michael Rhett - Kim Jackson - Randal Mangham - Emanuel Jones - Jason Esteves - Gail Davenport - Nan Orrock - Derek Mallow - David Lucas - Sonya Halpern - Tonya Anderson - Freddie Sims - Ed Harbison text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR362/2025 upstream_id: 1994248 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - ceremonial resolution - Georgia Senate honors - philanthropy - women's empowerment - Warri Kingdom --- # SR 362. Atuwatse III, Olori; commend ## Text 25 LC 112 3263 Senate Resolution 362 By: Senators James of the 28th, Rhett of the 33rd, Jackson of the 41st, Mangham of the 55th, Jones of the 10th and others A RESOLUTION Commending Olori Atuwatse III; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom , has redefined the2 role of monarchy by using her platform to advance education, he althcare, economic3 opportunities, and cultural preservation, demonstrating an unwa vering commitment to the4 well-being of her people; and5 WHEREAS, she is a distinguished leader, lawyer, and philanthropist dedicated to fostering6 education, gender equity, and sustainable development across Africa in alignment with the7 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals; and8 WHEREAS, Olori Atuwatse III is the visionary founder of Elevate Africa, a transformative9 initiative that promotes leadership, collaboration, and economi c empowerment, inspiring10 young entrepreneurs and change-makers to re-imagine Africa's future; and11 WHEREAS, through the Royal Iwere Foundation, she has spearheade d impactful12 philanthropic programs such as the Teacher's Training Programme and the Captain Idahosa13 Wells Okunbo STEM and Innovation Lab, equipping educators and y outh with essential14 skills for progress; and15 S. R. 362 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3263 WHEREAS, a steadfast advocate for women's empowerment, she has further launched16 initiatives such as EstablishHer and Women Allying Women, providing mentorship, funding,17 and support to female entrepreneurs and leaders; and18 WHEREAS, her dedication to cultural preservation and environmental stewardship is evident19 through her reforestation campaigns, sustainable development efforts, and cultural festivals20 celebrating the heritage of the Warri Kingdom; and21 WHEREAS, Olori Atuwatse III has received numerous prestigious accolades, including the22 Freedom of the City of London, the President's Lifetime Achieve ment Award, and23 recognition among the 100 Most Influential African Women; and24 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this exemplary leader be appropriately25 honored during this special time.26 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body27 recognize Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdo m, for her exceptional28 contributions to the development of Africa, the well-being of h er citizens, and global29 leadership as well as extend best wishes for her continued success.30 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed31 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Olori Atuwatse32 III.33 S. R. 362 - 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 Senate resolution commends Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom, for her philanthropic and leadership work in Africa, and directs that a copy be given to her. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a bill that changes state law. It honors Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom in Nigeria, for her work in education, healthcare, economic development, and cultural preservation. The resolution lists her accomplishments, including founding Elevate Africa, running programs through the Royal Iwere Foundation, launching women's empowerment initiatives, and leading reforestation and cultural preservation efforts. It also notes awards she has received. The Senate formally resolves to recognize her contributions and directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available to her. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Olori Atuwatse III for her philanthropic, educational, and leadership work in Africa. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Olori Atuwatse III. - Creates no new law, funding, penalty, or regulatory change, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a bill. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names and honors one individual, Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom. It does not impose duties or effects on Georgia residents, agencies, or businesses beyond the Secretary of the Senate's administrative task of distributing a copy. ### Why it matters Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose obligations on the public. Its practical effect is limited to a formal statement of recognition from the Senate and the distribution of a printed copy to the honoree. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe her leadership roles, philanthropic organizations such as Elevate Africa and the Royal Iwere Foundation, and awards she has received. - The first resolving clause states the Senate's recognition of her contributions to Africa's development and extends best wishes for her continued success. - The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Olori Atuwatse III. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-10) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-03-10) - Sponsors: Donzella James, Michael Rhett, Kim Jackson, Randal Mangham, Emanuel Jones, Jason Esteves, Gail Davenport, Nan Orrock, Derek Mallow, David Lucas, Sonya Halpern, Tonya Anderson, Freddie Sims, Ed Harbison - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71214 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr362.md?full=1