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GA SR1137

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/12/2012

Primary Sponsor

Donzella James

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia Senate resolution recognizing and commending Vice President Joseph N. Boakai of Liberia, introduced by Senator James of the 35th District
  • Vice President Boakai was to be presented with a proclamation at the 2012 Liberian-United States Business Summit on March 30, 2012, held at the Robert W. Woodruff Library at the Atlanta University Center and co-hosted by Clark Atlanta University
  • Liberia's imports from the United States grew by 346 percent and exports grew 291 percent since 2008, with Chevron committing $1.6 billion in oil production investment and USAID providing approximately $218 million in foreign assistance
  • The government of Liberia, with Vice President Boakai's assistance, committed to building a vibrant middle class by 2030 and promoting political, strategic, economic, and commercial partnerships with the United States
  • The Senate recognized the special friendship between Georgia and Liberia and directed the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to Vice President Boakai

Legislative Description

Vice President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph N. Boakai; recognize

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

3/12/2012

Full Bill Text

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