HR417: HR417 Sultan-Dadon, Anat; Consul General of Israel to the Southeastern United States; exemplary service in strengthening the bonds between the State of Israel and the State of Georgia and for her steadfast friendship to the people of Georgia; commend
Last action February 26, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally honors Anat Sultan-Dadon, Israel's Consul General to the Southeastern United States, for her work strengthening ties between Georgia and Israel.
In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Anat Sultan-Dadon, who serves as Consul General of Israel to the Southeastern United States. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It states that she has helped build political, economic, cultural, and academic partnerships between Georgia and Israel, including promoting trade, investment, and technology collaboration between Georgia companies and Israeli enterprises. The resolution formally commends her for her service and diplomatic work, thanks her for her commitment to the Georgia-Israel relationship, and wishes her continued success. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her as a keepsake.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Anat Sultan-Dadon for her service as Consul General of Israel to the Southeastern United States.
- States that she helped strengthen political, economic, cultural, and academic ties between Georgia and Israel.
- Credits her with promoting trade, investment, and technology collaboration between Georgia and Israeli businesses.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.
Who it affects
The resolution directly concerns Anat Sultan-Dadon, the Consul General of Israel to the Southeastern United States, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for her. It carries no legal obligations for the general public.
Why it matters
As a commendation, the resolution has no binding legal effect and does not change Georgia law, funding, or regulations. Its practical significance is symbolic, formally recognizing a diplomat's role in Georgia-Israel relations and providing her with an official memento from the state legislature.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause commends Anat Sultan-Dadon for her service and contributions to Georgia-Israel relations and extends the House's gratitude.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.
- The whereas clauses describe her role in advancing trade, technology, education, and cultural exchange between Georgia and Israel but create no legal requirements.
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Esther Panitch (D, HD-051)
- Brent Cox (R, HD-028)
- Long Tran (D, HD-080)
- John Carson (R, HD-046)
- Terry Cummings (D, HD-039)
- Stacey Evans (D, HD-057)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Georgia-Israel relations
- diplomacy
- state honors