HR1950: HR1950 President Barack Obama; opening of the Obama Presidential Center; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recounts Barack Obama's biography and presidency, including his time as a community organizer, civil rights attorney, and state and federal legislator before becoming the 44th President of the United States. The resolution highlights the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park on Chicago's South Side, describing it as a museum, library, and campus meant to foster leadership and civic engagement. The House resolves to commend President Obama on the center's opening and wish him continued health, and directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

• Formally commends former President Barack Obama on the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.
• Recites biographical details of Obama's life, education, and presidency as part of the resolution's findings.
• Extends the Georgia House's best wishes to Obama for continued health and happiness.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.

This resolution mainly involves former President Barack Obama and the Obama Foundation, which operates the Obama Presidential Center. It does not create obligations for Georgia residents, agencies, or businesses; it is a symbolic statement from the Georgia House of Representatives.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it does not change any rights, requirements, or funding in Georgia. Its practical effect is limited to placing the House's commendation of Obama and the new presidential center on the public record.

• The whereas clauses summarize President Obama's biography, career, and presidency from 2009 to 2017.
• The whereas clauses describe the Obama Presidential Center's location in Jackson Park, Chicago, and its planned museum, library, and public programming.
• The resolving clause formally commends Obama on the center's opening and wishes him continued health and happiness.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

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• Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)Primary sponsor
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
• Samuel Park (D, HD-107)
• Park Cannon (D, HD-058)
• Carl Gilliard (D, HD-162)
• Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)

• ceremonial resolution
• Barack Obama
• Obama Presidential Center
• Georgia House of Representatives