Bill Text: GA HR1779 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced


Bill Title: Nash, Cynthia B.; Liberian Consul General; commend

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-03-22 - House Read and Adopted [HR1779 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HR1779-Introduced.html
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House Resolution 1779
By: Representatives Mangham of the 94th, Brooks of the 63rd, Collins of the 95th, Bryant of the 160th, Stephenson of the 92nd, and others

A RESOLUTION


Recognizing and commending Liberian Consul General Cynthia B. Nash; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, there is a bond of friendship between the citizens of Georgia and Africa, and the people of Georgia welcome opportunities to grow our already deep relationship at all levels, including cultural, academic, and business; and

WHEREAS, Consul General Cynthia B. Nash has long been recognized for her role in leadership and her deep personal commitment to fostering diplomatic relationships with countries around the world; and

WHEREAS, Consul General Nash served as CEO of the Atlanta-based trade and nonprofit consultancy Global Strategies for Good before assuming her position as Consul General to Liberia in August of 2009; and

WHEREAS, as Consul General, Ms. Nash handles consular services for Liberian citizens throughout the Southeast and has the authority to grant visas to Americans wishing to travel to Liberia; and

WHEREAS, Consul General Nash is diligently and conscientiously working on establishing cultural programs that promote the history of Liberia and its ties with the United States; and

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of this state to increase these mutually beneficial economic ties by attracting, retaining, and growing Liberian economic investments, businesses, and operations in this state; and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of this body to encourage greater collaborations and exchanges between Georgia and Liberia in fields of scientific research, education, business, and culture.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body hereby recognize the special friendship between Georgia and Liberia and express our appreciation to Cynthia B. Nash, the Consul General of Liberia, for her efforts to promote peace and grow commercial, cultural, and educational ties between our two nations.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Consul General Cynthia B. Nash.
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