HR1028: HR1028 Fakorede, Dr. Foluso A.; commend

This House resolution is a formal statement of praise rather than a change to Georgia law. It commends Dr. Foluso A. Fakorede, the Chief Executive Officer at Cardiovascular Solutions of Central Mississippi, for his work treating cardiovascular disease and educating communities to prevent amputations. The resolution lists his professional accomplishments, including his role in reducing amputations by 88 percent over four years, his involvement in creating the Amputation Reduction and Compassion Act and the Congressional PAD Caucus, his leadership roles with the Amputee Coalition and the Association of Black Cardiologists, and awards he has received. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to Dr. Fakorede as a keepsake of the honor.

• Formally commends and recognizes Dr. Foluso A. Fakorede by a vote of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• States the House's praise for his work as a physician and advocate reducing amputations from peripheral artery disease.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Dr. Fakorede.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulation; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a change to the Georgia Code.

The resolution directly names Dr. Foluso A. Fakorede as its subject. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing the commemorative copy, but it does not regulate or affect the general public.

Ceremonial resolutions like this one do not change Georgia law or policy. Its practical effect is limited to formally recognizing an individual's achievements and providing him a printed copy of the House's commendation.

• The whereas clauses describe Dr. Fakorede's medical career, his advocacy against amputations from peripheral artery disease, and his role in national health policy efforts.
• The resolved clause formally commends him for his public service and extends good wishes for his health and happiness.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy for distribution to Dr. Fakorede.

1. 2026-01-15House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-01-15House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-15House Hopper (House)

• Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)Primary sponsor
• Debra Bazemore (D, HD-069)
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
• Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)

• ceremonial resolution
• health care advocacy
• peripheral artery disease
• Georgia House of Representatives