| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 112 3263 |
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| 2 | 2 | | Senate Resolution 362 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Senators James of the 28th, Rhett of the 33rd, Jackson of the 41st, Mangham of the 55th, |
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| 4 | 4 | | Jones of the 10th and others |
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| 5 | 5 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 6 | 6 | | Commending Olori Atuwatse III; and for other purposes. |
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| 8 | 8 | | WHEREAS, Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom, has redefined the2 |
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| 9 | 9 | | role of monarchy by using her platform to advance education, healthcare, economic3 |
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| 10 | 10 | | opportunities, and cultural preservation, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to the4 |
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| 11 | 11 | | well-being of her people; and5 |
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| 12 | 12 | | WHEREAS, she is a distinguished leader, lawyer, and philanthropist dedicated to fostering6 |
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| 13 | 13 | | education, gender equity, and sustainable development across Africa in alignment with the7 |
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| 14 | 14 | | United Nations Sustainable Development Goals; and8 |
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| 15 | 15 | | WHEREAS, Olori Atuwatse III is the visionary founder of Elevate Africa, a transformative9 |
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| 16 | 16 | | initiative that promotes leadership, collaboration, and economic empowerment, inspiring10 |
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| 17 | 17 | | young entrepreneurs and change-makers to re-imagine Africa's future; and11 |
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| 18 | 18 | | WHEREAS, through the Royal Iwere Foundation, she has spearheaded impactful12 |
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| 19 | 19 | | philanthropic programs such as the Teacher's Training Programme and the Captain Idahosa13 |
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| 20 | 20 | | Wells Okunbo STEM and Innovation Lab, equipping educators and youth with essential14 |
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| 21 | 21 | | skills for progress; and15 |
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| 22 | 22 | | S. R. 362 |
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| 24 | 24 | | WHEREAS, a steadfast advocate for women's empowerment, she has further launched |
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| 26 | 26 | | initiatives such as EstablishHer and Women Allying Women, providing mentorship, funding,17 |
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| 27 | 27 | | and support to female entrepreneurs and leaders; and18 |
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| 28 | 28 | | WHEREAS, her dedication to cultural preservation and environmental stewardship is evident19 |
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| 29 | 29 | | through her reforestation campaigns, sustainable development efforts, and cultural festivals20 |
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| 30 | 30 | | celebrating the heritage of the Warri Kingdom; and21 |
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| 31 | 31 | | WHEREAS, Olori Atuwatse III has received numerous prestigious accolades, including the22 |
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| 32 | 32 | | Freedom of the City of London, the President's Lifetime Achievement Award, and23 |
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| 33 | 33 | | recognition among the 100 Most Influential African Women; and24 |
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| 34 | 34 | | WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this exemplary leader be appropriately25 |
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| 35 | 35 | | honored during this special time.26 |
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| 36 | 36 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body27 |
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| 37 | 37 | | recognize Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom, for her exceptional28 |
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| 38 | 38 | | contributions to the development of Africa, the well-being of her citizens, and global29 |
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| 39 | 39 | | leadership as well as extend best wishes for her continued success.30 |
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| 40 | 40 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed31 |
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| 41 | 41 | | to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Olori Atuwatse32 |
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| 42 | 42 | | III.33 |
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| 43 | 43 | | S. R. 362 |
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