SR319: SR319 Muslim American Heritage Month; recognize July 2025

25 LC 112 3144 Senate Resolution 319 By: Senators Rahman of the 5th, Islam Parkes of the 7th, Orrock of the 36th, Harrell of the 40th, James of the 28th and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing July 2025 as Muslim American Heritage Month; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia takes great pride in the varied r eligious and cultural2 traditions of residents of this state and seeks to afford all people in Georgia the opportunity3 to better understand, recognize, and appreciate the rich histor ies, cultures, significant4 contributions, and shared principles of Muslim Americans; and5 WHEREAS, Muslim Americans contribute greatly to charitable orga nizations that help6 people from all faiths in the United States and around the worl d by feeding the hungry,7 providing recuperation efforts following natural disasters, and providing medical assistance,8 family services, scholastic supplies, and before- and after-school programs; and9 WHEREAS, Muslim Americans have contributed to every part of the economy, culture,10 education, and identity of Georgia and the United States in mak ing advancements in11 architecture, arts, business, culture, diplomacy, government, l aw, medicine, the military,12 national security, religion, and sports; and13 S. R. 319 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3144 WHEREAS, Muslim Americans from Georgia have made significant co ntributions in the14 global fight against polio, malaria, influenza, hepatitis, and cancer and in the development15 of vaccines; and16 WHEREAS, there is a need for public education, awareness, discourse, and policies that are17 culturally competent when describing, discussing, or addressing the impacts of being Muslim18 American.19 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body20 recognize the month of July 2025 as Muslim American Heritage Month at the state capitol21 and encourage officials and departments of state, county, and municipal governments, boards22 of education, elementary and secondary schools, colleges and universities, businesses, and23 all citizens to participate in appropriate ceremonies, programs , and activities that24 commemorate and honor the contributions of Muslim Americans throughout said month.25 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed26 to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the27 press.28 S. R. 319 - 2 -