SR 268: International Diaspora Day; recognize March 18, 2025

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It states that many American traditions come from other countries and that Georgia has benefited from the contributions of residents with international backgrounds. The resolution formally designates March 18, 2025, as International Diaspora Day at the state capitol. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and the press. It does not create any new programs, funding, or legal requirements.

• Formally recognizes March 18, 2025, as International Diaspora Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• States the Senate's appreciation for residents of international birth and lineage and their contributions to Georgia.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

This resolution primarily affects Georgia residents of international heritage, whom the Senate honors symbolically. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must produce and distribute copies, but it creates no legal obligations for the general public.

The resolution has no binding legal effect and creates no funding, penalties, or programs. Its practical impact is symbolic, offering official recognition from the Georgia Senate to residents with international backgrounds on a designated day.

• The resolution's whereas clauses state that many American traditions originate from other countries and that Georgia has benefited from residents of international heritage.
• The operative clause designates March 18, 2025, as International Diaspora Day at the state capitol.
• A further clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press.

1. 2025-02-27Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-26Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Donzella James (D, SD-28)Primary sponsor

• ceremonial resolution
• immigration and heritage
• Georgia Senate
• cultural recognition