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GA HR1184

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Akbar Ali

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House Resolution commending the Jamaica/Caribbean Diaspora in Georgia for disaster relief efforts following Hurricane Melissa, which made landfall in Jamaica on October 28, 2025

  • Relief efforts included organizing, collecting, transporting, and distributing food, medical supplies, clothing, and other necessities to affected communities

  • Recognizes over 30 organizations and individuals by name, including Caribbean Georgia Vote, Atlanta Jamaica Association, Food for the Poor, Office of the Consul General Oliver Mair, and various school alumni associations and foundations

  • Multiple donation and drop-off locations were established throughout Georgia to facilitate community participation in the relief effort

  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to representatives of the Jamaica/Caribbean Diaspora

Legislative Description

Jamaica/Caribbean Diaspora; extraordinary humanitarian response and valiant efforts to provide disaster relief to residents of Jamaica following the landfall of Hurricane Melissa on October 28, 2025; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

2/2/2026

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