HR1780: HR1780 Lakshmanan, Shri Ramesh Babu; Consul General of India; distinguished diplomatic service and extraordinary contributions to the State of Georgia and the Indian-American community; honor

This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Shri Ramesh Babu Lakshmanan, who served as Consul General of India in Atlanta. It describes his career in the Indian Foreign Service since 2005, his postings in Russia, Tajikistan, France, and Sri Lanka, and his work in Atlanta building trade, cultural, and educational ties between Georgia and India. The resolution notes Georgia's Indian-American population of more than 140,000 people and highlights his role in expanding university partnerships, consular services, and business connections in Georgia's technology and fintech sectors. It closes by directing the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to him. Like all such honorary resolutions, it does not change any Georgia law or create any funding or ongoing program.

• Formally recognizes and honors Shri Ramesh Babu Lakshmanan for his service as Consul General of India in Atlanta.
• States the House's gratitude for his work strengthening trade, cultural, and educational ties between Georgia and India.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him.
• Creates no new law, funding, or ongoing obligation; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a change to Georgia statutes.

The resolution directly names Shri Ramesh Babu Lakshmanan, the Consul General of India in Atlanta. It also references Georgia's Indian-American community, estimated at more than 140,000 people, and Georgia business, academic, and government partners who worked with the consulate.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect, but it is an official public acknowledgment by the Georgia House of a diplomat's work connecting Georgia's economy, universities, and Indian-American residents with India, a major and growing trade partner for the state.

• The whereas clauses describe Lakshmanan's diplomatic career, prior postings, and work in Atlanta on trade, education, and community outreach.
• The first resolved clause formally honors him for his diplomatic service and contributions to India-Georgia relations.
• The second resolved clause expresses the House's gratitude and hopes for continued friendship between India and Georgia.
• The final resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for Lakshmanan.

1. 2026-03-18House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-18House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-18House Hopper (House)

• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)Primary sponsor
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
• Terry Cummings (D, HD-039)
• Robert Dawson (D, HD-065)
• Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)
• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)

• honorary resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• India-Georgia relations
• Indian-American community