Georgia CommonsHR 45: Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta; 51st anniversary; recognize
Last action January 17, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes the 51st anniversary of the Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta and commends its role in building economic and cultural ties between Georgia and Japan.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors the 51st anniversary of the Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta. It recounts the history of the relationship between Georgia and Japan, including trade figures, business investment, sister-city relationships, and educational exchanges. The resolution does not change any law. It formally states that the House recognizes the anniversary and commends the Consulate-General's efforts to strengthen cultural, educational, political, and economic ties between Georgia and Japan. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes the 51st anniversary of the Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Commends the Consulate-General's efforts to strengthen cultural, educational, political, and economic ties between Georgia and Japan.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a bill amending Georgia statute.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta, the Clerk of the House of Representatives, and generally recognizes Japanese affiliated businesses, students, sister cities, and communities in Georgia connected to Japan through trade and cultural exchange.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal force and changes no Georgia law, but it serves as an official statement of goodwill highlighting the economic and cultural relationship between Georgia and Japan, including business investment, trade, and educational exchange programs.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the history and scope of Georgia-Japan ties, including $7.65 billion in trade and 514 Japan affiliated offices employing 38,290 people in Georgia.
- The resolved clause states that the House recognizes the anniversary and commends the Consulate-General's efforts on cultural, educational, political, and economic ties.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy of the resolution available to the Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize the 51st anniversary of the Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta and the long and steady friendship between this state and Japan”
“there are 514 Japan affiliated offices (not including retail locations) now located in Georgia, employing 38,290 people”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Matthew Gambill (R, HD-015)
- Michelle Au (D, HD-050)
- Bruce Williamson (R, HD-112)
- Yasmin Neal (D, HD-079)
- Trey Kelley (R, HD-016)
- Josh Bonner (R, HD-073)
Topics
- Georgia-Japan relations
- international trade
- ceremonial resolution
- sister cities
- cultural exchange