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GA SR790
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/14/2024
Primary Sponsor
Nabilah Islam Parkes
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AI Summary
- Recognizes March 15, 2024, as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia in the Georgia Senate
- March 15 was chosen to commemorate the 2019 Christchurch mosque shootings in New Zealand, in which 51 people were killed
- Cites increasing Islamophobia driven by negative media portrayals, scapegoating of Muslims, and politically motivated anti-Muslim sentiment
- Encourages governments and civil society organizations to take measures to prevent and combat Islamophobia and promote respect for diversity and cultural differences
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available for public and press distribution
Legislative Description
International Day to Combat Islamophobia; recognize March 15, 2024
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
3/14/2024
Full Bill Text
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