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GA HR1299
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/26/2020
Primary Sponsor
Samuel Park
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AI Summary
- Recognizes February 24, 2020, as Georgia Asian American Lobby Day at the state capitol and commends the contributions of Georgia's AAPI communities
- Acknowledges Georgia is home to more than 455,000 AAPI residents, identified by the 2016 U.S. Census Bureau as the fastest growing racial and ethnic population in the state and nation, numbering over 17.5 million nationally
- Commends 12 named AAPI organizations for their contributions to Georgia, including chambers of commerce, business associations, and cultural organizations representing Chinese, Taiwanese, Indian, Filipino, Korean, and Vietnamese communities
- Highlights the need for disaggregated data collection across the AAPI community's 50+ distinct ethnic groups to inform evidence-based policy and identify barriers to services and resources
- Notes growing AAPI civic engagement and a record number of elected and appointed officials of AAPI descent in Georgia
Legislative Description
Georgia Asian American Lobby Day at the state capitol; February 24, 2020; contributions of Georgia's Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs); recognize
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
2/26/2020
Full Bill Text
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