| 1 | 1 | | 23 LC 112 1755 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 38EX |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Adeyina of the 110 |
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| 5 | 5 | | , Okoye of the 102 |
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| 7 | 7 | | , Burnough of the 77 |
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| 9 | 9 | | , Mughal |
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| 15 | 15 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 16 | 16 | | Recognizing and commending the Georgia Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce Inc.; |
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| 18 | 18 | | and for other purposes.2 |
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| 19 | 19 | | WHEREAS, the Georgia Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce Inc. (GAHCCI),3 |
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| 20 | 20 | | established in 2011, stands as a pivotal force committed to fostering a dynamic business4 |
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| 21 | 21 | | ecosystem in both the State of Georgia and Haiti; and5 |
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| 22 | 22 | | WHEREAS, GAHCCI has emerged as a leading institution that tirelessly champions the6 |
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| 23 | 23 | | interests of Haitian Americans in this state and contributes significantly to the cultural7 |
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| 24 | 24 | | tapestry of the metro Atlanta area; and8 |
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| 25 | 25 | | WHEREAS, GAHCCI's mission is to empower its members by providing essential skills,9 |
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| 26 | 26 | | resources, and connections necessary for the establishment and growth of successful10 |
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| 27 | 27 | | businesses with the ultimate goal of creating an environment where members, their11 |
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| 28 | 28 | | businesses, and local communities in both Georgia and Haiti can thrive; and12 |
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| 29 | 29 | | WHEREAS, GAHCCI envisions a future where entrepreneurs in Haiti and the Diaspora13 |
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| 30 | 30 | | flourish within a financially healthy ecosystem and actively works towards the development14 |
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| 31 | 31 | | of Haiti as a fully realized nation; and15 |
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| 32 | 32 | | H. R. 38EX |
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| 34 | 34 | | WHEREAS, GAHCCI's Pwochen Lidè (Future Leaders) Scholarship has contributed greatly |
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| 36 | 36 | | to supporting the next generation of Haitian-American leaders, awarding $60,000 in17 |
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| 37 | 37 | | scholarships since its inception; and18 |
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| 38 | 38 | | WHEREAS, the Pwochen Lidè Business Awards, a hallmark of GAHCCI's initiatives,19 |
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| 39 | 39 | | provides a prestigious platform to honor businesses, organizations, or individuals making20 |
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| 40 | 40 | | positive strides in business and contributing significantly to the community; and21 |
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| 41 | 41 | | WHEREAS, GAHCCI's BEL Initiative Fellowship offers education, mentorship, and22 |
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| 42 | 42 | | exposure to entrepreneurs from Haiti during a summer program in the United States that aims23 |
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| 43 | 43 | | to enhance business acumen, connect fellows to valuable resources, and contribute to the24 |
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| 44 | 44 | | broader mission of seeing Haiti developed within our lifetime; and25 |
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| 45 | 45 | | WHEREAS, GAHCCI's Non-Profit Program collaborates with Community-Based26 |
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| 46 | 46 | | Organizations/Civil Society Organizations (CBOs/CSOs) to strengthen their leadership27 |
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| 47 | 47 | | capacity, effectively advancing their missions; and28 |
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| 48 | 48 | | WHEREAS, through its nonprofit arm, the Georgia Haitian Real Estate Association29 |
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| 49 | 49 | | (GHREA), GAHCCI is dedicated to fostering community among real estate professionals30 |
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| 50 | 50 | | and promoting diversity within the industry; and31 |
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| 51 | 51 | | WHEREAS, members of GAHCCI enjoy a myriad of benefits including monthly business32 |
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| 52 | 52 | | coaching, networking and educational events, complimentary advertisements, opportunities33 |
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| 53 | 53 | | to serve on chamber committees, special rates on events and consultations, and exclusive34 |
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| 54 | 54 | | deals and benefits from esteemed partners such as Anthem Blue Cross Blueshield and35 |
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| 55 | 55 | | Staples; and36 |
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| 56 | 56 | | H. R. 38EX |
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| 58 | 58 | | WHEREAS, under the visionary leadership of President Dr. Ronald Cetoute, Vice President |
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| 60 | 60 | | & Membership Chair Jacques Laurent, Secretary Jean Casseus, Board Development and Past38 |
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| 61 | 61 | | Chair Saurel Quettan, Fundraising Chair Dr. Marjorie Denis, and Community Relations39 |
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| 62 | 62 | | Chair Herve Dor, GAHCCI continues to be a beacon of support, collaboration, and growth,40 |
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| 63 | 63 | | propelling Haitian-American businesses and communities towards a prosperous and41 |
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| 64 | 64 | | interconnected future.42 |
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| 65 | 65 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that43 |
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| 66 | 66 | | the members of this body recognize and commend the Georgia Haitian-American Chamber44 |
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| 67 | 67 | | of Commerce Inc. for its many outstanding contributions on behalf of Haiti and the State of45 |
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| 68 | 68 | | Georgia as well as extend best wishes for continued success.46 |
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| 69 | 69 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized47 |
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| 70 | 70 | | and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the48 |
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| 71 | 71 | | Georgia Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce Inc.49 |
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| 72 | 72 | | H. R. 38EX |
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