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07 LC 96 2798
House Resolution 974
By: Representatives Mangham of the 94th, Brooks of the 63rd, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Thomas of the 55th, Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, and others

A RESOLUTION


Honoring the delegation of legislators from the Republic of Kenya; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Republic of Kenya is a beautiful country in eastern Africa; and

WHEREAS, the Honorable Raila Odinga is MP for Langata and leader of the 2006 delegation to the State of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, it is much desired that this visit will promote, expand, and strengthen cooperation and collaboration now and in the future between Kenya and the large constituency of Kenyans in the United States of America, particularly the State of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, there is much interest in the exchange of information concerning government and political processes, as well as other areas of mutual interest; and

WHEREAS, the delegation includes the Honorable Omingo Magara, MP for South Mugirango-Kisii; the Honorable George Khaniri, MP for Hamisi-Western Kenya; the Honorable Paddy Ahenda, MP for Kabondo; and the Honorable Sospeter Ojaamong, MP for Amagoro Western Kenya.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize the Honorable Raila Odinga, MP for Langata, and his 2006 delegation; express their profound appreciation of the Republic of Kenya; and extend their sincerest best wishes for the future of every member of the Kenyan delegation.

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 aforementioned members of the Kenyan delegation.