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GA SR1249
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/17/2010
Primary Sponsor
Donzella James
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AI Summary
- Recognizes March 18, 2010, as Africa Diaspora Day at the Georgia state capitol, honoring cultural, political, economic, and social ties between Georgia and the nations and people of Africa and the Caribbean
- Introduced by Senator James of the 35th District, acknowledging that the continent of Africa comprises 53 distinct countries with roots spreading throughout the Caribbean islands
- Highlights contributions of Georgia's African and Caribbean communities, including organizing international health fairs, legal forums, earthquake relief efforts, youth soccer events, scholarships, and business mentoring programs
- Notes participation of Georgia Consular Corps members representing the Bahamas, Barbados, Botswana, Jamaica, Liberia, Mali, Nigeria, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Tanzania in encouraging global trading success and community involvement
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to the consular representatives of the nine named African and Caribbean nations
Legislative Description
Africa Diaspora Day at the state capitol; recognize March 18, 2010
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
3/17/2010
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