HR 113: Georgia Asian American and Pacific Islander Hub; commend

This resolution does not change any law. It is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing the Georgia Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Hub, a nonprofit founded in October 2022 by Victoria Huynh. The resolution describes the organization's mission of strengthening the nonprofit ecosystem and advancing the social, cultural, political, and economic well-being of AAPI communities in Georgia. It cites accomplishments such as supporting more than 22 AAPI nonprofits, helping secure nearly $560,000 in grant funding, and becoming a partner of APIA Vote in July 2024. The House resolves to commend the organization and directs the Clerk of the House to send it an official copy of the resolution.

• Formally commends the Georgia Asian American and Pacific Islander Hub for its work supporting AAPI communities in Georgia.
• States the House's recognition of the organization's role in nonprofit capacity building, community engagement, and advocacy.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send an official copy of the resolution to the organization.
• Does not create any new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement of praise.

The resolution directly names and honors the Georgia Asian American and Pacific Islander Hub and its founder, Victoria Huynh. It has no regulatory or financial effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies.

Resolutions like this carry no legal force and change no Georgia law, but they represent official state recognition of an organization's community work, which can raise its public profile and support future partnerships or funding efforts.

• The whereas clauses describe the Georgia AAPI Hub's founding in October 2022, its mission, and its activities such as census coalition convenings and community round-tables.
• The whereas clauses note the organization has supported over 22 AAPI nonprofits and helped secure nearly $560,000 in grant funding.
• The resolving clause formally commends the organization on behalf of the House of Representatives.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute an official copy of the resolution to the organization.

1. 2025-01-29House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-01-29House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-01-29House Hopper (House)

• Long Tran (D, HD-080)Primary sponsor
• Michelle Au (D, HD-050)
• Karen Lupton (D, HD-083)
• Shea Roberts (D, HD-052)
• Samuel Park (D, HD-107)

• AAPI community
• nonprofit organizations
• civic engagement
• legislative commendation