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GA SR969
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/21/2012
Primary Sponsor
Ronnie Chance
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AI Summary
- Recognizes February 21, 2012, as Turkish American Day at the Georgia state capitol, commending the Turkish American community and the Istanbul Center for their contributions to the state
- 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
- Acknowledges the Istanbul Center, a nonprofit headquartered in Atlanta with a branch in Alpharetta, as the premier representative organization of Turkish culture in Georgia and the Southeast, promoting dialogue through festivals, cooking classes, art exhibits, and cultural programming
- Recognizes Turkish American community contributions including disaster relief programs, food drives, and volunteer work at the Atlanta Community Food Bank, refugee service organizations, and area homeless shelters
Legislative Description
Turkish American Day; recognize February 21, 2012
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
2/21/2012
Full Bill Text
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