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House
Resolution 372
By:
Representative Mangham of the
94th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
"Africa Day" at the capitol and inviting the Honorable Aliyu Modibo, Ph.D.,
Minister of Commerce of the Republic of Nigeria; the Honorable Frank Nweke, Jr.,
Minister of Information and National Orientation of the Republic of Nigeria; Mr.
Erastus Akingbola, Chief Executive Officer of the Intercontinental Bank of
Nigeria; Mrs. Gladys M. Sasore, Special Advisor to the President; and Laurie Ann
Agama, Ph.D., Director of African Affairs for the United States White House to
appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the continent of Africa is the home of more than 900,000,000 people with rich
histories and unique cultures, languages, and customs; and
WHEREAS,
many of Georgia´s current residents were born in Africa or can proudly
trace their family genealogy back to African ancestors; and
WHEREAS,
the members of the Georgia House of Representatives appreciate the presence,
productivity, and substantial contributions of Georgia´s residents of
African heritage; and
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia acknowledges the rich cultural diversity among the people
of Africa and recognizes their significant economic and educational
achievements.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body join in recognizing "Africa Day" at the capitol.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Honorable Aliyu Modibo, Ph.D., Minister of Commerce
of the Republic of Nigeria; the Honorable Frank Nweke, Jr., Minister of
Information and National Orientation of the Republic of Nigeria; Mr. Erastus
Akingbola, Chief Executive Officer of the Intercontinental Bank of Nigeria; Mrs.
Gladys M. Sasore, Special Advisor to the President; and Laurie Ann Agama, Ph.D.,
Director of African Affairs for the United States White House are hereby invited
to appear before the House of Representatives at a date and time to be fixed by
the Speaker of the House for the purposes of being recognized by the House and
receiving an appropriate copy of this resolution