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GA SR1313

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/22/2010

Primary Sponsor

Vincent Fort

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes March 18, 2010, as Africa Diaspora Day at the Georgia state capitol, acknowledging Africa as the cradle of world civilization comprising 62 distinct countries and the world's second-largest and second most-populous continent.
  • Commends the economic, social, and political contributions of Georgia residents who were born in Africa or are of African descent.
  • Highlights the work of Judge Barbara Mobley and the Coalition of Concerned Africans, Inc., which organizes international health fairs, legal forums, and Saturday youth mentoring programs for Georgia residents of the African Diaspora.
  • Seeks to build positive relationships with the countries and people of Africa and people of African descent residing in Georgia.
  • Introduced by Senators James of the 35th, Jones of the 10th, and Fort of the 39th, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to the public and the press.

Legislative Description

Africa Diaspora Day; recognize March 18, 2010

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

3/22/2010

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