Georgia CommonsHR 1867: The Georgia Caribbean American Heritage Coalition Inc.; commend
Last action March 23, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends the Georgia Caribbean American Heritage Coalition Inc. for its work promoting Caribbean American heritage and unity across the state.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to any law. It recounts the history of National Caribbean American Heritage Month, which began in 2000 and was formally recognized by Congress and President George W. Bush in 2006. The resolution then recognizes the Georgia Caribbean American Heritage Coalition Inc. for organizing annual events in Georgia to celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month and for working with Caribbean American organizations across the state. The House resolves to commend the coalition for its efforts to promote unity and highlight Caribbean American contributions to Georgia communities, and directs the Clerk of the House to send the coalition an official copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally commends the Georgia Caribbean American Heritage Coalition Inc. for its work promoting Caribbean American heritage in Georgia.
- Recites the history of National Caribbean American Heritage Month, including its 2006 recognition by Congress and President George W. Bush.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the coalition.
- Creates no new law, funding, or legal obligation; it is a symbolic statement of recognition.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors the Georgia Caribbean American Heritage Coalition Inc. It also touches Caribbean American organizations and communities across Georgia that the coalition works with, though it imposes no obligations on any group.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect, but it gives official public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives to a specific community organization, which can raise its visibility and lend it institutional acknowledgment.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses trace the origin of National Caribbean American Heritage Month from 2000 through its 2006 federal recognition.
- The resolving clause has the House recognize and commend the Georgia Caribbean American Heritage Coalition Inc. for its work in Georgia.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to the coalition.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend the Georgia Caribbean American Heritage Coalition Inc. for its commitment, dedication, and efforts to promote unity and highlight the contributions that Caribbean Americans have made to communities in Georgia.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
- Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
- Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)
- Robert Dawson (D, HD-065)
- Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)
- Akbar Ali (D, HD-106)
Topics
- Caribbean American heritage
- community recognition
- Georgia House resolutions
- cultural organizations