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GA HR2160

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/27/2010

Primary Sponsor

John Cox

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House Resolution 2160, introduced by Representative Cox of the 102nd district, recognizes and commends Rwandan President H.E. Paul Kagame for his leadership and numerous achievements
  • Kagame was sworn in as president of Rwanda on September 12, 2003, following the country's first democratically contested multi-party election, after spending 30 years as a refugee in Uganda due to ethnic persecution
  • Led the Rwandan Patriotic Army to defeat the genocidal government in 1994 and helped set Rwanda on a course of reconciliation, nation building, and socioeconomic development
  • Recognized with numerous honors including a Children's Champion Award from the U.S. Fund for UNICEF, an Innovation for Peace Award, and an Andrew Young Medal for Capitalism and Social Progress from Georgia State University
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a copy of the resolution to President Kagame

Legislative Description

Kagame, Honorable H.E. Paul; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

4/27/2010

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