HR273: HR273 City of Incheon, South Korea; designate as sister city-state of State of Georgia

25 LC 44 3033 House Resolution 273 By: Representatives Hong of the 103rd, Yearta of the 152nd, Franklin of the 160th, Stephens of the 164th, Park of the 107th, and others A RESOLUTION Designating the City of Incheon, South Korea as the sister city-state of the State of Georgia.1 WHEREAS, as of February 2020, Incheon was home to approximately 3 million residents,2 making it the third most populous city in South Korea, following Seoul and Busan; and3 WHEREAS, Incheon is a major port city, serving as a crucial hub for international trade and4 maritime commerce as well as the home to Incheon International Airport, one of the busiest5 and most advanced airports in the world; and6 WHEREAS, Incheon has been designated as an "English City" and h as implemented the7 "Incheon Free English Zone" initiative, emphasizing global communication and education;8 and9 WHEREAS, Incheon has established sister city-state relationships with 39 cities around the10 world; and11 WHEREAS, this chamber recognizes the historical, cultural, and economic importance of12 Incheon and commends its contributions to global engagement, co mmerce, and cultural13 exchange.14 H. R. 273 - 1 - 25 LC 44 3033 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that15 the members of this body designate Incheon, South Korea as the sister city-state of the State16 of Georgia.17 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized18 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the19 public and the press.20 H. R. 273 - 2 -