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GA HR1165

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/29/2022

Primary Sponsor

Michael Wilensky

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House of Representatives commends Israel for its meaningful and mutually beneficial relationship with both the United States and the State of Georgia, and supports Israel's right to independence and the Jewish people's right to self-determination
  • Georgia established official representation in Israel in 1994 through the Georgia Department of Economic Development, strengthening bilateral relations in trade, academia, and tourism
  • Over 100 Georgia companies do business in Israel and over 90 Israeli companies have established headquarters, operation centers, or manufacturing facilities in Georgia, spanning sectors including fintech, cyber security, health care, aerospace, E-commerce, and agritech
  • Recognizes the Abraham Accords as opening further opportunities for expanding economic relations between Georgia, Israel, and other Middle East countries
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to the Consul General of Israel to the Southeastern United States, which is based in Georgia

Legislative Description

Nation of Israel; meaningful and mutually beneficial relationship with the United States and with the State of Georgia; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/29/2022

Full Bill Text

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