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House Resolution 1378
By: Representatives Lim of the 98
th
, Olaleye of the 59
th
, Byrd of the 20
th
, Neal of the 79
th
, Au
of the 50
th
, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing March 11, 2024, as Fil-Am Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, members of the Filipino-American (Fil-Am) community contribute to the2
diverse culture and economy of Georgia, with robust participation in the religious, cultural,3
and social lives of their local communities; and4
WHEREAS, Georgia is home to more than 47,724 Filipino-Americans who are members of5
the United States Armed Forces and who work as health care professionals, scientists,6
engineers, entrepreneurs, accountants, educators, attorneys, public servants, civic leaders, and7
many other professions; and8
WHEREAS, annually on June 12, Filipino-Americans in Georgia celebrate the proclamation9
of Philippine Independence from Spain. In Atlanta, Filipino-Americans, represented by the10
Kalayaan Atlanta Committee and in coordination with Makabayan Georgia Inc. and the11
Philippine Honorary Consulate General, host Filipino-Americans and supporters from around12
the Southeast by showcasing rich traditions of food, dance, art, music, national dress, and13
much more; and14
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WHEREAS, the United States and the Philippines have had a close relationship since 1898,
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when the Philippines was ceded to the United States by Spain in the Treaty of Paris. The16
Philippines was part of the United States until 1946 and served as a valuable ally during17
World War II in the fight against Japan; and18
WHEREAS, Filipino-Americans in Georgia have served in a variety of judicial and elected19
roles, including Rizza Palmares O'Connor, former Chief Magistrate Judge for Toombs20
County; Bryan C. Ramos, current Chief Judge for the Municipal Court of the City of21
Brookhaven; and Representative Marvin Lim, the sponsor of this resolution.22
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that23
the members of this body commend the Filipino-American community in Georgia and24
recognize March 11, 2024, as Fil-Am Day at the state capitol.25
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized26
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the27
public and the press.28
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