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title: HR 2047. Georgia Asian Times; commend
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status_date: 2026-03-31
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  - Michelle Au
  - Long Tran
  - Marvin Lim
  - Samuel Park
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  - AAPI community
  - Georgia media
  - commendation resolution
  - cultural heritage
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# HR 2047. Georgia Asian Times; commend

## Text

House Resolution 2047
By: Representatives Au of the 50th, Tran of the 80th, Lim of the 98th, and Park of the 107th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Georgia Asian Times; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Georgia Asian Times, founded by Li Wong, is a pioneering digital news media
platform that highlights and celebrates the achievements, contributions, and diverse
experiences of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community across Metro
Atlanta and the state of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the publication serves as a vital cultural bridge by promoting locally owned
businesses, amplifying underrepresented voices, and providing a platform through which
AAPI communities can raise awareness of critical issues and engage in meaningful
advocacy; and
WHEREAS, through its commitment to community recognition and civic engagement,
Georgia Asian Times organizes and hosts impactful events such as the Most Influential AAPI
in Georgia Awards Gala and the AAPI Summit, which honor outstanding leaders and
showcase organizations advancing the well-being of AAPI communities; and
WHEREAS, the outlet expands public awareness of key issues including social security,
housing, and cultural heritage through its multilingual and culturally relevant programming,
including the Usapang Pinoy, Tieng Noi Viet, and Sungkhom Lao podcasts, as well as its
comprehensive coverage of lifestyle, business, arts, and health news; and
WHEREAS, by elevating community events and fostering ethnic and cultural connections,
Georgia Asian Times plays a vital role in strengthening community identity and cohesion,
highlighting celebrations such as the Korean Festival and JapanFest, which enrich the
cultural fabric of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Georgia Asian Times and extend their
sincere best wishes for its continued growth and success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to
Georgia Asian Times.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes and commends Georgia Asian Times, a digital news outlet covering Metro Atlanta's Asian American and Pacific Islander community, for its coverage and cultural events.

### Plain-language summary

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Georgia Asian Times, a digital news platform founded by Li Wong. The resolution describes the outlet's work covering the achievements and experiences of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community across Metro Atlanta and Georgia, including its support for locally owned businesses, its multilingual podcasts, and its hosting of events like the Most Influential AAPI in Georgia Awards Gala and the AAPI Summit.
The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House recognizes and commends the outlet and wishes it continued success, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Georgia Asian Times.

### What it does

- Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes and commends Georgia Asian Times for its work.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Georgia Asian Times.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor with no legal effect.

### Who it affects

This resolution directly names and honors Georgia Asian Times and its founder, Li Wong. It also touches the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the outlet.

### Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences for Georgians; it does not change any law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is a public, official acknowledgment from the state legislature of a media outlet's community work.

### Key provisions

- The whereas clauses describe Georgia Asian Times's founding, its mission to highlight the AAPI community, and events it hosts such as the Most Influential AAPI in Georgia Awards Gala and the AAPI Summit.
- The resolving clause states that House members recognize and commend Georgia Asian Times and wish it continued growth and success.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Georgia Asian Times.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-03-31)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-31)
- Sponsors: Michelle Au, Long Tran, Marvin Lim, Samuel Park
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74625

> The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2047.md?full=1