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GA SR701
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/5/2020
Primary Sponsor
Donzella James
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AI Summary
- Recognizes February 6, 2020, as Yoruba Day at the Georgia state capitol and commends the Yoruba Tribe
- Acknowledges the Yoruba as one of the largest African ethnic groups south of the Sahara Desert, with approximately 45 million people worldwide, predominantly located in South Western Nigeria
- Recognizes the Yoruba community's contributions to Georgia through community service and economic influence
- Notes the Yoruba Day Festival was created in January 2020 through collaborative efforts of the Office of Oriade of Georgia, Oba Shola Akinrimisi, Egbe Omo Yoruba Greater Atlanta, JilTech International, and Representative Valencia Stovall
- Sponsored by Senators James (35th), Karinshak (48th), and Rhett (33rd); directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press
Legislative Description
Yoruba Day; recognize February 6, 2020
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
2/5/2020
Full Bill Text
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