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Senate
Resolution 1249
By:
Senator James of the 35th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
March 18, 2010, as Africa Diaspora Day at the state capitol; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the continent of Africa is made up of 53 distinct countries with roots that
spread throughout the islands of the Caribbean; and
WHEREAS,
there are many Georgia residents who were born in Africa or the Caribbean or who
have families from Africa or the Caribbean; and
WHEREAS,
the African and Caribbean communities of Georgia have contributed positively to
the economic, social, and political well-being of this state; and
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia and the members of the General Assembly appreciate the
presence, productivity, and many contributions of Georgia's residents of African
and Caribbean birth and lineage; and
WHEREAS,
the people of African and Caribbean descent have a rich cultural heritage and
have greatly contributed to the economic, cultural, and social well-being of
this state; and
WHEREAS,
many of Georgia's African and Caribbean based organizations have made a positive
impact on the lives of Georgia’s residents by organizing international
health fairs, legal forums, earthquake relief efforts, youth soccer events,
scholarships, and individual and global business mentoring programs;
and
WHEREAS,
members of the Georgia Consular Corps representing the African and Caribbean
nations of the Bahamas, Barbados, Botswana, Jamaica, Liberia, Mali, the Republic
of Nigeria, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Tanzania continue to
encourage global trading success and positive community involvement by
participating in Africa Diaspora Day at the Georgia State
Capitol.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize March 18, 2010, as Africa Diaspora Day at the state capitol in honor of the many cultural, political, economic, and social ties between Georgia and the nations and people of Africa and the Caribbean.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize March 18, 2010, as Africa Diaspora Day at the state capitol in honor of the many cultural, political, economic, and social ties between Georgia and the nations and people of Africa and the Caribbean.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of Senate is authorized and directed to
transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the consular representatives
of the Bahamas, Barbados, Botswana, Jamaica, Liberia, Mali, the Republic of
Nigeria, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Tanzania.