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Senate Resolution 853
By: Senators Rahman of the 5th and Jones II of the 22nd
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending the Country of Bangladesh and the Bangladesh Association
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of Georgia; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, Bangladesh declared its independence on March 26, 1971, was recognized by3
the United States on April 4, 1972, and this year celebrates 52 years of diplomatic relations;4
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WHEREAS, the Bangladesh Association of Georgia was established on November 25, 1990,6
the date that the first constitution was introduced and approved by the Board of the Executive7
Committee members, with a vision to unite and empower Bangladeshi-Americans in8
Georgia; and9
WHEREAS, the mission of the Bangladesh Association of Georgia is to celebrate, educate,10
and elevate. Through a variety of cultural events, educational programs, and community11
initiatives, the association strives to promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of12
Bangladeshi heritage; and13
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WHEREAS, during the past 52 years, the United States and Bangladesh have remained
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closely engaged on a range of issues, including trade, economy, security, governance15
development, and many other global issues; and16
WHEREAS, the ties between the United States and Bangladesh go beyond the17
government-to-government level as people-to-people contacts and commercial relationships18
are increasing over the years, and both countries are willing to see this relationship grow in19
depth and dimension over the next 52 years; and20
WHEREAS, Bangladesh and the United States share similar views on many international21
issues, including maintaining international peace, security, and stability; the fight against22
terrorism and violent extremism; human rights; the 2030 agenda for sustainable23
development; climate change; and many more; and24
WHEREAS, Bangladesh always remembers and recognizes the contributions of the25
American people and their senators and representatives, particularly Senator Ted Kennedy,26
who supported Bangladesh during the war of liberation in 1971; and27
WHEREAS, Bangladesh has made significant socioeconomic progress in the last 52 years,28
including increased food production, disaster resilience, poverty alleviation, improved health29
and education, and women's empowerment; and30
WHEREAS, for more than a decade, Bangladesh has remained one of the fastest growing31
economies in the world, and its economic growth is not only benefitting its own people but32
is also contributing to the peace, progress, and prosperity of the region; and33
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WHEREAS, the United States has been a long-standing partner of Bangladesh in this
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successful journey of economic and social development and the two-way trade volume35
between the two countries has recently surpassed $9 billion.36
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body37
recognize and commend the Country of Bangladesh and the Bangladesh Association of38
Georgia for their advocacy, outreach, and encouragement of the new generation of39
Bangladeshi-Americans to explore Bangladeshi culture and heritage as well as to build40
bridges with other cultures.41
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed42
to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the43
press.44
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