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GA SR718
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/7/2018
Primary Sponsor
Lester Jackson
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AI Summary
- Reaffirms the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the State of Georgia and the State of Israel on the occasion of Israel's 70th anniversary on April 19, 2018
- Recognizes economic ties between Georgia and Israel, including 44 Israeli companies operating in Georgia, a Georgia trade office in Israel, and more than $474.8 million in imports from Israel
- Notes Sister City partnerships between Atlanta and Ra'anana/Yokne'am, Israel, and between Sandy Springs and Western Galilee, Israel, as well as Georgia hosting the Israeli Consulate General for the Southeast
- Affirms Georgia's desire for sustained collaboration with Israel on technological innovation in security, alternative energy, and natural resource management, and commits to maintaining or increasing investment in State of Israel bonds
- Expresses appreciation to Ambassador Shorer for promoting peace and growing business, cultural, and educational ties, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her a copy of the resolution
Legislative Description
State of Georgia; reaffirmation of bonds of friendship and cooperation with the State of Israel; expressing
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
2/7/2018
Full Bill Text
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