Georgia 2025 2025-2026 Regular Session

Georgia House Bill HR637 Introduced / Bill

Filed 03/19/2025

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House Resolution 637
By: Representatives Scott of the 76
th
, Schofield of the 63
rd
, and Davis of the 87
th
 
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Mr. Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria on his outstanding public service;
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and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, Mr. Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria has significantly impacted Kenya's energy sector3
as the Director General of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) since4
December 14, 2020; and 5
WHEREAS, in his current role as Director General of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory6
Authority (EPRA), Mr. Bargoria regulates Kenya's electricity and petroleum sectors,7
ensuring efficient and sustainable operations across the entire value chain; and8
WHEREAS, Mr. Bargoria's leadership is marked by several notable achievements, including9
as chairman of the Government's First Oil Committee, where he oversaw the delivery of10
Kenya's first oil, a historic milestone positioning Kenya as a new player in the global oil11
market; and12
WHEREAS, Mr. Bargoria's contributions to Kenya's energy legislation are significant, as he13
was instrumental in drafting the Kenyan Energy Act (2019) and Petroleum Act (2019), which14
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has been essential for governing the sector, promoting sustainable development, and
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attracting investment; and16
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this17
remarkable and distinguished individual be appropriately recognized.18
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that19
the members of this body recognize and commend Mr. Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria for his20
efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to Kenya and extend the most21
sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.22
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized23
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Mr.24
Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria.25
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