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

25 LC 129 0067 House Resolution 113 By: Representatives Tran of the 80th, Au of the 50th, Lupton of the 83rd, Roberts of the 52nd, and Park of the 107th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the Georgia Asian American and Pacific Islander Hub; and1 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-bein g of Asian Am erican and8 Pacific Islander communities throughout Georgia; and9 WHEREAS, the organization focuses on building infrastructure fo r rapid community10 response, enhancing nonprofit capacity, fostering strategic par tnerships, 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 H. R. 113 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0067 round-tables with White House officials, AAPI nonprofit forums and economic summits, and16 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 nearl y $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 H. R. 113 - 2 -