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Senate Resolution 426
By: Senators Rahman of the 5th, Jones II of the 22nd and Rhett of the 33rd
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending the Country of Bangladesh; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, Bangladesh declared its independence on March 26, 1971, was recognized by2
the United States on April 4, 1972, and this year celebrates 51 years of diplomatic relations;3
and4
WHEREAS, more than 30,000 Bangladeshi Americans reside in the State of Georgia and5
approximately half a million live and work in the United States; and6
WHEREAS, during the past 51 years, the United States and Bangladesh have remained7
closely engaged on a range of issues, including trade, economy, security, governance8
development, and many other global issues; and9
WHEREAS, the ties between the United States and Bangladesh go beyond the10
government-to-government level as people-to-people contacts and commercial relationships11
are increasing over the years, and both countries are willing to see this relationship grow in12
depth and dimension over the next 51 years; and13 23 LC 112 1674
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WHEREAS, Bangladesh and the United States share similar views on many international
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issues, including maintaining international peace, security, and stability; the fight against15
terrorism and violent extremism; human rights; the 2030 agenda for sustainable16
development; climate change; and many more; and17
WHEREAS, Bangladesh always remembers and recognizes the contributions of the18
American people and their senators and representatives, particularly Senator Ted Kennedy,19
who supported Bangladesh during the war of liberation in 1971; and20
WHEREAS, Bangladesh has made significant socioeconomic progress in the last 51 years,21
including increased food production, disaster resilience, poverty alleviation, improved health22
and education, and women's empowerment; and23
WHEREAS, for more than a decade, Bangladesh has remained one of the fastest growing24
economies in the world, and its economic growth is not only benefitting its own people but25
is also contributing to the peace, progress, and prosperity of the region; and26
WHEREAS, the United States has been a long-standing partner of Bangladesh in this27
successful journey of economic and social development and the two-way trade volume28
between the two countries has recently surpassed $9 billion; and29
WHEREAS, the United States appreciates the generous role of the Government of30
Bangladesh in sheltering more than one million Rohingyas; the United States is the largest31
contributor to the Rohingya crisis response, providing humanitarian support of over32
$1 billion; and33 23 LC 112 1674
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WHEREAS, Bangladesh also appreciates the United States for providing 61 million doses
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of COVID vaccines to Bangladesh and supporting Bangladesh in the management of the35
COVID pandemic.36
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body37
recognize and commend the Country of Bangladesh and extend best wishes for continued38
success.39
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed40
to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the41
press.42