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SR475: SR475 Sultan-Dadon, Anat; honor

Last action March 28, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted

A Georgia Senate resolution honors Anat Sultan-Dadon, Consul General of Israel 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 Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Anat Sultan-Dadon, who serves as Consul General of Israel to the Southeastern United States, for her diplomatic work building political, economic, cultural, and academic connections between Georgia and Israel. The resolution states that the Senate commends her for promoting trade, investment, and technological collaboration between Georgia companies and Israeli enterprises, as well as for supporting educational and cultural exchanges. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her as a formal token of recognition.

What the bill does

  • Formally commends Anat Sultan-Dadon for her service as Consul General of Israel to the Southeastern United States.
  • States the Senate's appreciation for her role in strengthening political, economic, cultural, and academic ties between Georgia and Israel.
  • Credits her with promoting trade, investment, and technology collaboration between Georgia-based companies and Israeli enterprises.
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to her.
  • Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or appropriate any state funding.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names Anat Sultan-Dadon, the Israeli Consul General for the Southeastern United States. It has no regulatory or financial effect on other Georgians, businesses, or agencies; it is a symbolic honor passed by the Georgia Senate.

Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or financial weight and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic, marking the Georgia Senate's formal recognition of a diplomat's role in fostering ties between Georgia and Israel in areas like trade and cultural exchange.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe Sultan-Dadon's diplomatic work promoting political, economic, cultural, and academic partnerships between Georgia and Israel.
  • The resolved clause has the Senate commend her and extend gratitude for her service and contributions to Georgia-Israel relations.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to her.

Status timeline

  1. 2025-03-28Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
  2. 2025-03-27Senate Hopper (Senate)

Sponsors

  • Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)Primary sponsor
  • Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
  • John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
  • Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
  • Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
  • Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
  • Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
  • Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
  • RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)

Topics

  • Georgia-Israel relations
  • Senate resolution
  • diplomatic recognition
  • ceremonial honors

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