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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 620 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Kendrick of the 95 |
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| 5 | 5 | | , Schofield of the 63 |
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| 7 | 7 | | , Lupton of the 83 |
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| 9 | 9 | | , Greene |
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| 12 | 12 | | , Martin of the 49 |
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| 14 | 14 | | , and others |
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| 15 | 15 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 16 | 16 | | Recognizing and commending the Atlantic Institute; and for other purposes. |
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| 18 | 18 | | WHEREAS, the Atlantic Institute is a Georgia-based nonprofit organization committed to2 |
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| 19 | 19 | | fostering dialogue, education, and cultural understanding; and3 |
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| 20 | 20 | | WHEREAS, the Institute promotes mutual respect and peace by increasing public awareness4 |
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| 21 | 21 | | of diverse cultures, beliefs, traditions, and perspectives; and5 |
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| 22 | 22 | | WHEREAS, the Institute organizes and hosts educational programs, panel discussions, and6 |
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| 23 | 23 | | cultural events that encourage dialogue on global and societal issues; and7 |
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| 24 | 24 | | WHEREAS, the organization actively engages in interfaith and intercultural initiatives to8 |
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| 25 | 25 | | promote cooperation and harmony among communities; and9 |
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| 26 | 26 | | WHEREAS, the Atlantic Institute fosters civic engagement and social responsibility through10 |
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| 27 | 27 | | community service projects and collaborative initiatives; and11 |
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| 28 | 28 | | WHEREAS, the organization provides opportunities for youth engagement and leadership12 |
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| 29 | 29 | | development through programs that nurture cross-cultural understanding; and13 |
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| 30 | 30 | | H. R. 620 |
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| 32 | 32 | | WHEREAS, the Institute's commitment to peacebuilding is demonstrated through its efforts |
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| 34 | 34 | | to address social divisions and foster connections between different communities; and15 |
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| 35 | 35 | | WHEREAS, the Institute builds strong partnerships with academic institutions, faith-based16 |
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| 36 | 36 | | organizations, and civic leaders to create spaces for constructive dialogue; and17 |
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| 37 | 37 | | WHEREAS, the Atlantic Institute works to counter prejudice, discrimination, and18 |
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| 38 | 38 | | misunderstanding by emphasizing shared values and common ground among people of all19 |
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| 39 | 39 | | backgrounds; and20 |
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| 40 | 40 | | WHEREAS, the Atlantic Institute's annual events, including interfaith dinners, cultural21 |
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| 41 | 41 | | exchange programs, and academic discussions, serve as platforms for meaningful22 |
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| 42 | 42 | | conversations and collaboration; and23 |
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| 43 | 43 | | WHEREAS, the organization enhances societal enrichment by fostering discussions on24 |
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| 44 | 44 | | critical social issues such as democracy and the promotion of peaceful coexistence; and25 |
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| 45 | 45 | | WHEREAS, the Atlantic Institute actively contributes to peaceful coexistence in the26 |
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| 46 | 46 | | Southeastern United States by fostering dialogue and building bridges between communities;27 |
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| 47 | 47 | | and28 |
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| 48 | 48 | | WHEREAS, the Institute honors and highlights diverse cultural traditions through artistic and29 |
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| 49 | 49 | | culinary events that foster appreciation and cross-cultural exchange; and30 |
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| 50 | 50 | | WHEREAS, the Atlantic Institute's commitment to fostering dialogue aligns with the31 |
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| 51 | 51 | | principles of unity, inclusivity, and respect for all individuals; and32 |
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| 52 | 52 | | H. R. 620 |
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| 54 | 54 | | WHEREAS, through its many initiatives, the organization has had a significant and positive |
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| 56 | 56 | | impact on the communities it serves; and34 |
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| 57 | 57 | | WHEREAS, the work of the Atlantic Institute is deserving of recognition for its continued35 |
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| 58 | 58 | | efforts in fostering peace, understanding, and cultural appreciation; and36 |
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| 59 | 59 | | WHEREAS, the Atlantic Institute has established branches in Florida, Alabama, Georgia,37 |
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| 60 | 60 | | Tennessee, and South Carolina, expanding its outreach and impact across the Southeastern38 |
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| 61 | 61 | | United States.39 |
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| 62 | 62 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that40 |
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| 63 | 63 | | the members of this body recognize and commend the Atlantic Institute for its dedication to41 |
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| 64 | 64 | | fostering dialogue, cultural understanding, and peacebuilding as well as extend best wishes42 |
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| 65 | 65 | | for continued success.43 |
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| 66 | 66 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized44 |
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| 67 | 67 | | and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the45 |
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| 68 | 68 | | Atlantic Institute.46 |
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| 69 | 69 | | H. R. 620 |
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