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GA HR1072
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/6/2018
Primary Sponsor
Pedro Marin
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AI Summary
- Recognizes February 16, 2018, as the beginning of the Lunar New Year (Year of the Dog) and commends OCA-Georgia for its contributions to Asian American Pacific Islanders and the State of Georgia
- OCA-Georgia was founded in 1983 to aid Asian Americans who could not speak or write English and is dedicated to improving the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian American Pacific Islanders
- OCA-Georgia programs include leadership training, educational empowerment, professional mentoring, senior citizen health lectures, crime reduction advocacy, social justice, and civic engagement
- OCA-Georgia leader Jean Chen spearheaded the creation of the first Lunar New Year stamp issued by the United States Post Office to honor Chinese and Asian American culture and history
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to OCA-Georgia
Legislative Description
Lunar New Year celebration; OCA-Georgia; commend
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
2/6/2018
Full Bill Text
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