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This resolution commends the Cheasequah Nation, an Indigenous tribal government founded on February 24, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia, and recognizes February 24, 2025 as Cheasequah Nation Day. The resolution highlights the nation's commitment to self-determination, self-governance, and establishing diplomatic relations, while emphasizing its rich cultural heritage that includes multiple Indigenous lineages such as Cherokee, Choctaw, Muscogee, and Gullah Geechee. The document specifically recognizes Minister Amir C. El Bey, also known as Chief Red Wolf, and the nation's educational initiatives, including We Educate University and IHEA Ministries, which aim to promote academic excellence and community empowerment. The resolution formally acknowledges the Cheasequah Nation's principles of equality, justice, and service, and calls for commemorating their founding and contributions through an official day of recognition. Additionally, the resolution directs the House of Representatives' Clerk to provide an official copy of the resolution to Chief Red Wolf Minister Amir C. El Bey.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71042