HR1535: HR1535 Okafor; Dr. Ego; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Dr. Ego Okafor, who taught science in the DeKalb County School District for more than 25 years and was known for her academic degrees, teaching awards, and civic work, including helping elderly residents register to vote and driving seniors to the polls. The resolution formally states that House members join in honoring her life and memory and express regret at her passing. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her family. The resolution does not create any program, funding, or legal requirement beyond this act of recognition.

• Formally honors the life and memory of Dr. Ego Okafor on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• States the House's regret at her passing and recognizes her career and community contributions.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to her family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or ongoing obligation; it is a one-time ceremonial statement.

The resolution directly names Dr. Ego Okafor's family, who will receive a copy, and reflects on her impact on students and colleagues in the DeKalb County School District and on community members she helped with voter registration and transportation to polling places.

The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. Its practical outcome is a formal, permanent House record recognizing Dr. Okafor's teaching career and civic work, plus a printed copy given to her family as a gesture of tribute.

• The whereas clauses recount Dr. Okafor's 25-plus years as a science educator in DeKalb County and her degrees from Georgia State University and the University of Nigeria.
• The whereas clauses list teaching honors, including Georgia Earth Science Teacher of the Year in 2004 and the People to People Eisenhower Distinguished Educator Award.
• The resolved clause has the House join in honoring her life and memory and express regret at her death.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her family.

1. 2026-03-03House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-03House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-03House Hopper (House)

• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)Primary sponsor
• Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)

• honorary resolution
• education
• DeKalb County
• civic engagement