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GA HR1468
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
2/21/2012
Primary Sponsor
Mike Cheokas
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AI Summary
- Recognizes February 21, 2012, as Turkish American Day at the Georgia state capitol and invites representatives of the Turkish American community and the Istanbul Center to be recognized by the House of Representatives
- Notes an estimated 8,000 Turkish Americans reside in Georgia and operate approximately 500 Turkish American businesses
- Highlights that Georgia's trade with Turkey increased by more than 30 percent over the prior year through efforts of the Turkish American community, the Turkish American Chamber of Commerce of the Southeast United States, and the Istanbul Center
- Commends the Istanbul Center, a nonprofit headquartered in Atlanta with a branch in Alpharetta, for promoting cultural understanding through festivals, cooking classes, art exhibits, music and dance performances, and educational programming
- Recognizes Turkish American contributions to humanitarian efforts, including disaster relief programs, food drives, volunteering at the Atlanta Community Food Bank, refugee service organizations, and homeless shelters
Legislative Description
Turkish American Day; Feb. 21, 2012; recognize & invite representatives to House
Last Action
House Passed/Adopted
2/21/2012
Full Bill Text
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