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GA HR1665
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/10/2016
Primary Sponsor
Mike Cheokas
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AI Summary
- Recognizes March 25 as Greek Independence Day in Georgia, commemorating Greece's independence in 1821 from nearly 400 years of Ottoman Turkish rule
- Acknowledges the shared democratic values between Greece and the United States, noting that American government was influenced by Greek city-states that pioneered democracy
- Highlights the contributions of Greek immigrants to the United States as leaders in culture, community, business, and government
- Recognizes the Order of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), established in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 26, 1922, for promoting Hellenism through education, philanthropy, and civic responsibility
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to the Order of AHEPA
Legislative Description
Greek Independence Day; March 25; recognize
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
3/10/2016
Full Bill Text
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