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title: HR 30. Mensah; Honorable Sylvester Adinam; distinguished leadership, public service, and contributions to economic development and international trade; recognize
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date: 2026-06-22
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bill_number: HR 30
session: 2026 Special Session
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chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2026-06-22
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Segun Adeyina
  - Robert Dawson
  - Arlene Beckles
  - Kim Schofield
  - Rhonda Burnough
  - El-Mahdi Holly
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  - ceremonial resolution
  - international trade
  - Georgia-Ghana relations
  - economic development
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# HR 30. Mensah; Honorable Sylvester Adinam; distinguished leadership, public service, and contributions to economic development and international trade; recognize

## Text

House Resolution 30EX
By: Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Dawson of the 65th, Beckles of the 96th, Schofield
of the 63rd, Burnough of the 77th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending the Honorable Sylvester Adinam Mensah for his distinguished
leadership, public service, and contributions to economic development and international
trade; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Honorable Sylvester Adinam Mensah is an accomplished finance
professional, former senior banker, legislator, educator, and public sector executive whose
career has been marked by exemplary leadership and dedication to public service; and
WHEREAS, he currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Export-Import
Bank (Ghana EXIM Bank), where he provides strategic leadership in advancing Ghana's
economic growth through export development, industrialization, and business financing
initiatives; and
WHEREAS, under his leadership, Ghana EXIM Bank has strengthened opportunities for
trade, investment, and economic cooperation, including fostering business relationships
between the Republic of Ghana and the State of Georgia that promote mutual prosperity and
commercial exchange; and
H. R. 30EX
WHEREAS, Hon. Mensah previously served as a Member of Parliament for the La
Dadekotopon Constituency and as Chief Executive of the National Health Insurance
Authority, where he successfully implemented reforms that improved efficiency and
expanded access to healthcare services; and
WHEREAS, he has also contributed significantly to higher education and professional
development as a lecturer, mentor, and strategic management expert, sharing his knowledge
with future leaders and professionals; and
WHEREAS, through his commitment to sound governance, economic advancement, and
international partnership, Hon. Mensah has distinguished himself as a respected leader whose
work has positively impacted the people of Ghana and strengthened economic ties between
Ghana and Georgia; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the accomplishments and service of this
distinguished leader be appropriately honored.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend the Honorable Sylvester Adinam Mensah
for his outstanding leadership, distinguished public service, and enduring contributions to
finance, governance, education, economic development, and the promotion of trade and
investment partnerships between the Republic of Ghana and the State of Georgia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the
Honorable Sylvester Adinam Mensah.
H. R. 30EX

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution formally commends Sylvester Adinam Mensah, chief executive of the Ghana Export-Import Bank, for his career in finance, public service, and efforts to strengthen trade ties between Ghana and Georgia.

### Plain-language summary

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. It recognizes the Honorable Sylvester Adinam Mensah, who leads the Ghana Export-Import Bank (Ghana EXIM Bank) and previously served as a member of Ghana's Parliament and as head of Ghana's National Health Insurance Authority.
The resolution describes his work fostering business and trade relationships between the Republic of Ghana and the State of Georgia, as well as his contributions to education as a lecturer and mentor. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Mr. Mensah as a keepsake recognizing his achievements.

### What it does

- Formally recognizes and commends Sylvester Adinam Mensah for his career in finance, public service, and education.
- States the House's view that his leadership at Ghana EXIM Bank has strengthened trade and investment ties between Ghana and Georgia.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Mensah.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.

### Who it affects

The resolution directly names and honors Sylvester Adinam Mensah. It also references the Ghana Export-Import Bank, the Republic of Ghana, and the State of Georgia in the context of trade and investment relationships, though it imposes no obligations on any of them beyond the House's ceremonial action.

### Why it matters

As a ceremonial resolution, it carries no legal force and changes nothing in Georgia law or policy. Its practical effect is limited to publicly acknowledging Mensah's career and the House's interest in economic ties between Georgia and Ghana.

### Key provisions

- The resolved clause recognizes and commends Mensah for his leadership, public service, and contributions to finance, governance, education, and trade between Ghana and Georgia.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Mensah.
- The whereas clauses recount his background, including his roles at Ghana EXIM Bank, Ghana's Parliament, and the National Health Insurance Authority, but carry no operative legal effect.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-06-22)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-06-22)
- Sponsors: Segun Adeyina, Robert Dawson, Arlene Beckles, Kim Schofield, Rhonda Burnough, El-Mahdi Holly
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74890

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2026-special/hr30.md?full=1