SR510: SR510 Pan African American Chamber of Commerce; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate honoring the Pan African American Chamber of Commerce (PAAC), an organization that connects business associations across the United States, Africa, and the Caribbean. The resolution describes the chamber's mission, including providing market intelligence, encouraging trade relationships grounded in free market principles and the rule of law, and running conferences and workgroups that link its members with policymakers. The resolution does not change any Georgia law or create new programs or funding. It simply states the Senate's recognition and good wishes for the chamber's future success, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization.

• Formally recognizes and commends the Pan African American Chamber of Commerce for its work in global economic collaboration.
• States the Senate's best wishes for the chamber's future success.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the chamber.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a commendatory resolution rather than legislation.

The resolution directly names the Pan African American Chamber of Commerce, an organization linking business associations in the United States, Africa, and the Caribbean, and the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare a copy for distribution.

The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians' daily lives; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical impact is limited to public recognition of the chamber's work and a ceremonial copy of the resolution provided to the organization.

• The whereas clauses describe the PAAC's mission of connecting business associations and advocating for companies across the United States, Africa, and the Caribbean.
• The whereas clauses note the PAAC is governed by a seven-member Trustee Board and a Chairman/President and CEO serving renewable two-year terms.
• The resolved clause has the Senate recognize and commend the PAAC and wish it future success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the PAAC.

1. 2025-04-02Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-03-31Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Donzella James (D, SD-028)Primary sponsor

• ceremonial resolution
• Pan African American Chamber of Commerce
• business advocacy
• Georgia Senate honors