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House Resolution 175
By: Representatives Draper of the 90
th
, Olaleye of the 59
th
, Sanchez of the 42
nd
, Santos of the
117
th
, and Cannon of the 58
th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing February 5, 2025, as Latino Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, Georgia is home to more than one million people of Latin American heritage2
who are part of the economic, social, and cultural fabric of the state, and their daily3
contributions need to be recognized, uplifted, and honored as integral to Georgia; and4
WHEREAS, Latinos in Georgia are a young community yet are very active in all sectors.5
Latino men participate in the workforce in Georgia at higher rates than any other6
demographic group, Latinas turn out to vote at higher rates than the national average, and a7
third of the community is under 18 years old and actively working to pursue their educational8
aspirations; and9
WHEREAS, Latinos have been an integral part of building the state and its economic10
standing, including workers in carpet manufacturing in Whitfield County, the poultry11
industry in Hall County, the agricultural sector in rural areas and South Georgia, in retail12
through entrepreneurship as a self-sufficiency strategy, in the military and law enforcement,13
professionally in corporations and businesses, in the public and nonprofit sector, and14
academically through institutions of higher education; and15
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WHEREAS, Latinos are well known for their appreciation of family and community as well
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as their joy and optimism; and17
WHEREAS, Latinos provide an immense amount of arts and culture to the State of Georgia18
and have a vast array of artisans and folkloric groups from all nations in Latin America and19
the Caribbean, from Mexico to Argentina as well as from Puerto Rico and Brazil to Peru; and20
WHEREAS, this diverse community will continue growing to represent a significant21
percentage of Georgia, and it is expected its representation and civic participation will only22
increase.23
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that24
the members of this body recognize February 5, 2025, as Latino 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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