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House Resolution 113
By: Representatives Tran of the 80
th
, Au of the 50
th
, Lupton of the 83
rd
, Roberts of the 52
nd
,
and Park of the 107
th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending the Georgia Asian American and Pacific Islander Hub; and
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for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, the Georgia Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Hub is a nonprofit,3
nonpartisan organization that was founded by Victoria Huynh on October 5, 2022, with4
strong encouragement and support from national and local donors, partners, and community5
leaders; and6
WHEREAS, the Georgia AAPI Hub's mission is to strengthen the nonprofit ecosystem and7
advance the social, cultural, political, and economic well-being of Asian American and8
Pacific Islander communities throughout Georgia; and9
WHEREAS, the organization focuses on building infrastructure for rapid community10
response, enhancing nonprofit capacity, fostering strategic partnerships, and driving11
engagement and advocacy within Georgia's AAPI communities; and12
WHEREAS, in less than three years, the Georgia AAPI Hub has formed key partnerships,13
secured funding, and mobilized communities through census coalition convenings, March14
16th Day of Remembrance events, community focus groups and listing sessions, community15
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round-tables with White House officials, AAPI nonprofit forums and economic summits, and
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the creation of the AAPI Civic Engagement Coalition; and17
WHEREAS, since its founding, the Georgia AAPI Hub has supported over 22 AAPI18
nonprofits across Georgia, successfully helping to secure nearly $560,000 in national,19
corporate, local, and foundation grant funding to strengthen these organizations; and20
WHEREAS, in July 2024, the AAPI Hub made its national debut as a partner and grantee of21
APIA Vote, broadening its capacity to advance nonpartisan voter engagement; and22
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this23
extraordinary organization be appropriately honored.24
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that25
the members of this body recognize and commend the Georgia Asian American and Pacific26
Islander Hub for its many outstanding contributions on behalf of the citizens of this state and27
extend best wishes for its continued growth and success. 28
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized29
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the30
Georgia Asian American and Pacific Islander Hub.31
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