07 LC 96
2823
House
Resolution 992
By:
Representatives Mangham of the
94th,
Brooks of the
63rd,
Beasley-Teague of the
65th,
Mitchell of the
88th,
Watson of the
91st,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
"Africa Day"in the State of Georgia and honoring 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; 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"in the State of Georgia and honoring
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.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the
aforementioned individuals.