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GA HR1081
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Pedro Marin
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AI Summary
- Georgia House Resolution 1081 recognizes and commends Luis Virguez, an immigrant from Caracas, Venezuela, and his firm Virguez Law for service to the immigrant community in areas of immigration law, traffic violations, and personal injury
- Virguez Law was founded in 2016 in Norcross, Georgia, starting with 3 employees and growing to 40, following an earlier immigration firm Virguez founded in Brookhaven, Georgia, in 2008
- Virguez began his career at the Latin American Association helping domestic violence victims through the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and has handled numerous pro bono cases involving VAWA assistance, immigration bonds, and U visa applications
- Virguez Law conducts annual community charitable efforts including a Thanksgiving turkey drive distributing 100 turkeys, toy donations through the Latin American Association, contributions to the Venezuelan nonprofit Cambia, and funding to renovate a hospital in Venezuela
- Virguez serves as a board member of the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and is a regular speaker on immigration issues for Telemundo, Mundo Hispanico, and other Atlanta media outlets
Legislative Description
Virguez, Luis; Virguez Law; commend
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
2/9/2024
Full Bill Text
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