--- title: HR 1338. Consulate General of India in Atlanta; recognition and celebration of Black History Month; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1338 cite_as: HR 1338, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1338 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1338.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1338/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73152 date: 2026-02-11 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1337.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1339.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1338.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1338 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-02-11 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Arlene Beckles - Segun Adeyina - Dewey McClain - Jasmine Clark - Billy Mitchell - Gabe Okoye text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1338/2025 upstream_id: 2114655 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - Black History Month - Indian American community - Consulate General of India - cultural diplomacy - Georgia House resolutions --- # HR 1338. Consulate General of India in Atlanta; recognition and celebration of Black History Month; recognize ## Text House Resolution 1338 By: Representatives Beckles of the 96th, Adeyina of the 110th, McClain of the 109th, Clark of the 108th, Mitchell of the 88th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the Consulate General of India in Atlanta for their recognition and celebration of Black History Month; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Consulate General of India in Atlanta serves as a vital diplomatic mission fostering strong bilateral relations between the Republic of India and the United States of America, particularly within the Southeastern United States; and WHEREAS, Black History Month is observed annually in February to honor the achievements, contributions, and sacrifices of African Americans throughout United States history and to recognize the central role of Black Americans in shaping our nation; and WHEREAS, the Consulate General of India in Atlanta has demonstrated exemplary cultural diplomacy and solidarity by formally recognizing and celebrating Black History Month, thereby honoring the shared values of diversity, equality, and justice that unite the people of India and the United States; and WHEREAS, this recognition reflects the deep historical connections between the Civil Rights Movement in the United States and India's own struggle for independence and social justice, including the profound influence of Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of nonviolent resistance on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and other civil rights leaders; and WHEREAS, the Consulate General's commitment to acknowledging Black History Month strengthens the cultural bonds between the Indian American community and African American communities throughout Georgia and reinforces our shared commitment to celebrating diversity and promoting mutual understanding; and WHEREAS, such gestures of recognition and respect serve to build bridges between communities, foster intercultural dialogue, and demonstrate that the pursuit of equality and justice transcends national boundaries; and WHEREAS, the people of Georgia benefit greatly from the presence of the Consulate General of India in Atlanta and the vibrant Indian American community that contributes significantly to the economic, cultural, and social fabric of our state. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend the Consulate General of India in Atlanta for their recognition and celebration of Black History Month and extend sincere appreciation for their commitment to promoting cultural understanding, diversity, and unity. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the Consulate General of India in Atlanta. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution recognizes and commends the Consulate General of India in Atlanta for celebrating Black History Month, praising the gesture as a sign of cultural solidarity. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It formally recognizes and thanks the Consulate General of India in Atlanta for observing and celebrating Black History Month, which honors the achievements and history of African Americans each February. The resolution cites historical ties between the American Civil Rights Movement and India's independence movement, including Mahatma Gandhi's influence on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as reasons for the recognition. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the Consulate General. The resolution creates no new rules, funding, or legal requirements; it simply expresses the House's appreciation. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends the Consulate General of India in Atlanta for celebrating Black History Month. - States the House's appreciation for the Consulate's role in promoting cultural understanding, diversity, and unity. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the Consulate General. - Creates no new law, funding, or enforceable requirement; it is a symbolic statement by the House of Representatives. ### Who it affects The Consulate General of India in Atlanta, which receives the formal recognition, and by extension the Indian American and African American communities in Georgia referenced in the resolution's language about cultural ties and diplomacy. ### Why it matters Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than binding legislation, it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is limited to a formal statement of appreciation and a distributed copy honoring the Consulate's gesture. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe the Consulate General's role in diplomacy and its recognition of Black History Month, and note historical links between the Indian independence movement and the U.S. Civil Rights Movement. - The first resolving clause has the House of Representatives recognize and commend the Consulate General of India in Atlanta. - The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the Consulate General. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-11) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-02-11) - Sponsors: Arlene Beckles, Segun Adeyina, Dewey McClain, Jasmine Clark, Billy Mitchell, Gabe Okoye - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73152 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1338.md?full=1