HR 177: Adekola, Richard Olorunrokan, "King Rokan"; condolences

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives is a ceremonial tribute rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Richard Olorunrokan Adekola, known as King Rokan, a musician, songwriter, and performer within the Nigerian American and African diaspora community in Georgia. The resolution recounts his career, including performing at the 1996 Olympics opening ceremony and Black History Month events, and entertaining three heads of state: President Bill Clinton, former Nigerian President General Abdulsalami Abubakar, and former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo. It also credits him with mentoring young artists and advocating for cultural preservation. The House formally expresses regret at his passing and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to his family.

• Formally honors the life and memory of Richard Olorunrokan Adekola, known as King Rokan, on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Recites his career as a musician, songwriter, and performer and his role as a community leader and mentor to young artists.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to his family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a symbolic expression of the House's regret at his passing.

The resolution directly names the family of Richard Olorunrokan Adekola and, more broadly, the Nigerian American and African diaspora community in Georgia that the text says he served and represented.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical significance is limited to the public, official record it creates honoring a specific individual and the copy the Clerk of the House sends to his family.

• The resolving clause states the House joins in honoring Adekola's life, memory, and contributions to music, culture, and community.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to his family.

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• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)Patrocinador principal
• Solomon Adesanya (D, HD-043)
• Phil Olaleye (D, HD-059)
• Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)
• El-Mahdi Holly (D, HD-116)

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