HR1201: HR1201 Johnson, Ambassador Davisha L.; Goodwill Ambassador for county and municipal economic diplomacy; recognize; support exploratory international engagement with Republic of Liberia

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally recognizes Ambassador Davisha L. Johnson, founder of The African Diaspora Collective Worldwide, as a Goodwill Ambassador to the State of Georgia for County and Municipal Economic Diplomacy and International Trade Readiness. In that role she would act as a liaison helping Georgia cities and counties pursue international economic partnerships. The resolution also expresses House support for exploratory engagement with the Republic of Liberia during 2026, including a possible Mayor's Global Summit and meetings with Liberian government counterparts, aimed at assessing trade, tourism, and agricultural investment opportunities. It directs the Clerk of the House to send copies to the Governor, the Georgia Department of Economic Development, the Georgia Municipal Association, and the Association County Commissioners of Georgia.

• Formally recognizes Davisha L. Johnson as a Goodwill Ambassador to Georgia for county and municipal economic diplomacy and international trade readiness.
• States the House's support for exploratory international engagement between Georgia and the Republic of Liberia during 2026.
• Encourages state and municipal governments to coordinate on trade, tourism, and foreign direct investment in agriculture with Liberia.
• Directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the Governor, the Department of Economic Development, the Georgia Municipal Association, and the Association County Commissioners of Georgia.

Ambassador Davisha L. Johnson, who receives the honorary designation; Georgia's cities and counties, which are encouraged to coordinate on international economic engagement; and state agencies and associations such as the Department of Economic Development, the Georgia Municipal Association, and county commissioners who would receive the resolution.

The resolution carries no legal force or funding but signals House support for Georgia municipalities and counties to pursue trade, tourism, and agricultural investment ties with Liberia, potentially shaping future outreach, summits, or budget discussions on international economic partnerships.

• The first resolving clause designates Ambassador Johnson as Goodwill Ambassador for County and Municipal Economic Diplomacy and International Trade Readiness, serving as a liaison for Georgia municipalities and counties.
• The second resolving clause expresses support for exploratory engagement with the Republic of Liberia and encourages coordination on trade, tourism, and agricultural investment.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies to the Governor, the Georgia Department of Economic Development, the Georgia Municipal Association, and the Association County Commissioners of Georgia.
• The preamble notes an exploratory 2026 engagement aligned with a Mayor's Global Summit and meetings with Liberian government counterparts for due diligence and assessment purposes.

1. 2026-02-05House Second Readers (House)
2. 2026-02-04House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-03House Hopper (House)

• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)Primary sponsor
• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)

• economic development
• international trade
• Georgia counties and municipalities
• Republic of Liberia
• foreign investment