HR113: HR113 Georgia Asian American and Pacific Islander Hub; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes the Georgia Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Hub, a nonprofit founded in October 2022 by Victoria Huynh. The resolution describes the organization's mission of strengthening the nonprofit ecosystem and advancing the social, cultural, political, and economic well-being of AAPI communities in Georgia. The text lists the group's accomplishments, including supporting more than 22 AAPI nonprofits, helping secure nearly $560,000 in grant funding, hosting community events and forums, and becoming a national partner of APIA Vote in 2024. The House resolves to commend the organization and directs the Clerk of the House to send it a copy of the resolution. The measure does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally recognizes and commends the Georgia Asian American and Pacific Islander Hub on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.
• Documents the organization's history and stated accomplishments in the official record of the House, without creating any new legal requirement or funding.

The resolution directly names the Georgia Asian American and Pacific Islander Hub, its founder Victoria Huynh, and the AAPI nonprofits it has supported. It has no binding effect on other individuals, businesses, or government agencies.

This is a ceremonial resolution rather than a change to Georgia law. Its practical effect is limited to an official House statement of recognition and a distributed copy of the resolution, giving the organization public acknowledgment from the legislature.

• The whereas clauses describe the Georgia AAPI Hub's founding in October 2022, its mission, and its activities such as census coalition work and Day of Remembrance events.
• The whereas clauses cite specific figures, including support for over 22 AAPI nonprofits and nearly $560,000 in secured grant funding.
• The first resolving clause has the House commend the organization for its contributions and wish it continued success.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available to the Georgia AAPI Hub.

1. 2025-01-29House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-01-29House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-01-29House Hopper (House)

• Long Tran (D, HD-080)Primary sponsor
• Michelle Au (D, HD-050)
• Karen Lupton (D, HD-083)
• Shea Roberts (D, HD-052)
• Samuel Park (D, HD-107)

• AAPI community
• nonprofit organizations
• legislative commendation
• civic engagement