SR472: SR472 Aligarh Alumni Association of Atlanta (AAAA); recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Aligarh Alumni Association of Atlanta (AAAA), a nonprofit inspired by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and Aligarh Muslim University in India, for its scholarships, mentorship, and career counseling programs for students, as well as its cultural and literary work, including preserving the Urdu language. The resolution also praises the group's humanitarian efforts, such as charity support, food distribution, and disaster relief, and highlights its role in organizing Atlanta's largest Muslim community gathering during the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday. The Senate directs its Secretary to provide a copy of the resolution to the organization as a formal token of recognition.

• Formally recognizes and commends the Aligarh Alumni Association of Atlanta for its work in education, community service, and cultural heritage.
• States the Senate's acknowledgment of the group's role in organizing Atlanta's largest Muslim community gathering on Eid-ul-Fitr.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.
• Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties, as it is a commendatory resolution rather than a law.

The resolution directly names the Aligarh Alumni Association of Atlanta, a nonprofit serving Atlanta's Muslim community, along with the students, families, and community members who benefit from its scholarships, cultural programs, and Eid-ul-Fitr gathering.

While the resolution carries no legal force or funding, it gives official state recognition to a community organization's charitable and cultural work, which can raise the group's public profile and formally acknowledge its contributions to Atlanta's Muslim community.

• The resolution opens with several 'WHEREAS' clauses describing the AAAA's history, mission, and community contributions.
• The resolved clause formally recognizes and commends the AAAA for its work in education, community service, and cultural heritage.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the AAAA.

1. 2025-03-27Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-03-25Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)Primary sponsor
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)

• community recognition
• Atlanta nonprofits
• Eid-ul-Fitr
• Muslim community
• Georgia Senate resolutions