07 LC 35
0610
House
Resolution 765
By:
Representatives Mitchell of the
88th
and Morgan of the
39th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Caribbean Americans on the occasion of Caribbean American
Heritage Month; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
emigration from the Caribbean region to the American Colonies began as early as
1619, and since that time millions of people have come from the Caribbean region
to the United States; and
WHEREAS,
the people of the Caribbean, as well as Caribbean Americans, faced the many
obstacles and hardships of slavery and had to struggle for their freedom;
and
WHEREAS,
there have been many famous and influential Caribbean Americans in the history
of the United States, and Caribbean Americans have contributed greatly to
education, fine arts, business, literature, journalism, sports, fashion,
politics, government, the military, science, technology, and many other areas
positively affecting the lives of citizens in this state; and
WHEREAS,
Caribbean Americans have played an active role in the civil rights movement and
continue to make important contributions to social and political issues facing
Georgia and our nation; and
WHEREAS,
June has been recognized by the United States Congress as Caribbean American
Heritage Month, and it is only fitting and proper that these great citizens and
this outstanding culture be appropriately recognized and in their honor
ceremonies, celebrations, and other activities should be held.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body hereby recognize Caribbean Americans on the occasion of the 2007
Caribbean American Heritage Month to be held in June and commend them for their
many contributions to the State of Georgia and to the United
States.
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 Georgia Caribbean American Heritage Association, Inc.
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 Georgia Caribbean American Heritage Association, Inc.