Bill Text: GA HR2105 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Africa Union Day at the state capitol; May 25, 2010; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-04-21 - House Read and Adopted [HR2105 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR2105-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 2105
By:
Representative Abdul-Salaam of the
74th
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing
May 25, 2010, as Africa Union Day at the state capitol; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the United States and the State of Georgia seeks to strengthen and foster
stronger equitable partnerships with African professionals, institutions, and
communities; and
WHEREAS,
it is important to promote opportunities for international exchange, training,
research, technology, knowledge transfer, information sharing, and arts and
culture between the United States and Africa; and
WHEREAS,
initiated by Chief Tunde Adetunji, founder and CEO of the Africa Heritage
Foundation and Africa World Museum and Center, the purpose of Africa Union Day
is to celebrate Georgia's affinity for African initiative, unity, and progress;
and
WHEREAS,
the 2010 African Union Day in Atlanta will celebrate and feature exhibition,
parade, symposium, and seminars on Africa and will include the recognition of
distinguished Africans, people of African descent, and those who make meaningful
contributions to the development of Africa with awards and honors;
and
WHEREAS,
this exciting event will promote economic and cultural relations between the
State of Georgia and the African Nation; and
WHEREAS,
a continent with many possibilities, Africa has a rich cultural tapestry, with
economic contributions and diversity; and
WHEREAS,
the 2010 African Union Day serves as an opportunity to promote respect and
support for the development of Africa and recognize the important cultural ties
between the nation and this state.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body recognize May 25, 2010, as Africa Union Day at the state
capitol.
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 the African
Heritage Foundation.
