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House Resolution 710
By: Representatives Adeyina of the 110
th
, Clark of the 108
th
, Beckles of the 96
th
, and Okoye
of the 102
nd
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Ego Mang Nwokeka Ndukwe; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, Ego Mang Nwokeka Ndukwe is a prominent leader within the broader Nigerian2
and Igbo-American communities as well as a dedicated community activist; and 3
WHEREAS, she has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of her time,4
talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community and state as evidenced5
dramatically by her superlative service with several civic organizations; and6
WHEREAS, she is the Chief Operating Officer of Another Chance Customized Services, a7
rehabilitation center that supports individuals with disabilities, which she and her late8
husband founded in Decatur 20 years ago; and 9
WHEREAS, a staunch proponent of inclusivity, she established the American Coalition of10
Africans with disABILITIES (ECI) in 2001, to advocate for and support individuals with11
disabilities; and 12
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WHEREAS, she has served as a member of the Governor's Council on Developmental
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Disabilities, is affiliated with ReBoot Computers for Individuals with Disabilities, and serves14
with the Friends of Disabled Adults and Children; and15
WHEREAS, in 2007, she began donating medical equipment to Akahaba Hospital in her16
hometown of Abiriba, Nigeria, and founded Another Chance Nigeria to empower disabled17
individuals in Western Nigeria by providing mobility equipment and job skills training; and18
WHEREAS, her significant organizational and leadership talents, remarkable patience and19
diplomacy, keen sense of vision, and sensitivity to the needs of both the citizens of this state20
and around the world have earned her the respect and admiration of her colleagues and21
associates; and22
WHEREAS, her life and work exemplify resilience, leadership, compassion, and steadfast23
faith in God; her legacy continues to uplift and inspire her community; and24
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this25
remarkable and distinguished community member be appropriately recognized.26
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that27
the members of this body recognize and commend Ego Mang Nwokeka Ndukwe for her28
efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service and extend the most sincere best29
wishes for continued health and happiness.30
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized31
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Ego32
Mang Nwokeka Ndukwe.33
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