| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 112 3559 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 852 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Adeyina of the 110 |
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| 5 | 5 | | , Dawson of the 65 |
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| 7 | 7 | | , and Bennett of the 94 |
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| 10 | 10 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 11 | 11 | | Recognizing and commending Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong; and for other purposes. |
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| 13 | 13 | | WHEREAS, Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong is widely recognized as a visionary titan of business,2 |
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| 14 | 14 | | global philanthropist extraordinaire, and trailblazing industrial pioneer whose transformative3 |
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| 15 | 15 | | entrepreneurship and bold leadership have made a great impact on Ghana and beyond; and4 |
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| 16 | 16 | | WHEREAS, rising from humble beginnings, Dr. Sarpong launched his entrepreneurial5 |
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| 17 | 17 | | journey in the 1990s with the founding of Sarpong Ventures Ltd., quickly establishing a6 |
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| 18 | 18 | | reputation for strategic brilliance and business acumen across the Central District of Accra7 |
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| 19 | 19 | | through his success in the import and trading sector; and8 |
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| 20 | 20 | | WHEREAS, he currently stands at the helm of the Special Group of Companies,9 |
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| 21 | 21 | | commanding a net worth of $600 million and serving as a beacon of determination,10 |
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| 22 | 22 | | resilience, and success in the global business landscape; and11 |
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| 23 | 23 | | WHEREAS, Dr. Sarpong's strategic leadership extends to his role as Board Chairman of Best12 |
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| 24 | 24 | | Point Savings and Loans Co. Ltd., where he has guided the institution in empowering13 |
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| 25 | 25 | | individuals and enterprises through financial inclusion and economic stability; and14 |
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| 26 | 26 | | H. R. 852 |
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| 27 | 27 | | - 1 - 25 LC 112 3559 |
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| 28 | 28 | | WHEREAS, his entrepreneurial vision also encompasses U2 Salt Ltd., a 600-acre salt mining |
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| 30 | 30 | | and refinery operation in Winneba, Central Region, demonstrating his commitment to16 |
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| 31 | 31 | | industrial diversification and Ghana's economic development; and17 |
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| 32 | 32 | | WHEREAS, in recognition of his enduring impact, Dr. Sarpong was awarded an honorary18 |
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| 33 | 33 | | Doctorate Degree of Philosophy in Law from Barkley University and was named an19 |
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| 34 | 34 | | Honorary Ambassador of Business Entrepreneur in West Africa by the Peristrofi World20 |
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| 35 | 35 | | Honorary International Award Conference; and21 |
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| 36 | 36 | | WHEREAS, throughout his career, Dr. Sarpong has earned numerous accolades and22 |
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| 37 | 37 | | appointments, inspiring aspiring entrepreneurs and strengthening communities across23 |
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| 38 | 38 | | generations through his steadfast dedication and visionary leadership; and24 |
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| 39 | 39 | | WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable individual be25 |
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| 40 | 40 | | appropriately honored during this special time.26 |
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| 41 | 41 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that27 |
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| 42 | 42 | | the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong for his28 |
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| 43 | 43 | | outstanding contributions to entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and national development as29 |
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| 44 | 44 | | well as extend sincere best wishes for continued success.30 |
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| 45 | 45 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized31 |
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| 46 | 46 | | and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Dr.32 |
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| 47 | 47 | | Ernest Ofori Sarpong.33 |
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| 48 | 48 | | H. R. 852 |
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