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SR 319: Muslim American Heritage Month; recognize July 2025

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Senate Resolution 319

By: Senators Rahman of the 5th, Islam Parkes of the 7th, Orrock of the 36th, Harrell of the 40th, James of the 28th and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing July 2025 as Muslim American Heritage Month; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia takes great pride in the varied religious and cultural traditions of residents of this state and seeks to afford all people in Georgia the opportunity to better understand, recognize, and appreciate the rich histories, cultures, significant contributions, and shared principles of Muslim Americans; and

WHEREAS, Muslim Americans contribute greatly to charitable organizations that help people from all faiths in the United States and around the world by feeding the hungry, providing recuperation efforts following natural disasters, and providing medical assistance, family services, scholastic supplies, and before- and after-school programs; and

WHEREAS, Muslim Americans have contributed to every part of the economy, culture, education, and identity of Georgia and the United States in making advancements in architecture, arts, business, culture, diplomacy, government, law, medicine, the military, national security, religion, and sports; and

WHEREAS, Muslim Americans from Georgia have made significant contributions in the global fight against polio, malaria, influenza, hepatitis, and cancer and in the development of vaccines; and

WHEREAS, there is a need for public education, awareness, discourse, and policies that are culturally competent when describing, discussing, or addressing the impacts of being Muslim American.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize the month of July 2025 as Muslim American Heritage Month at the state capitol and encourage officials and departments of state, county, and municipal governments, boards of education, elementary and secondary schools, colleges and universities, businesses, and all citizens to participate in appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities that commemorate and honor the contributions of Muslim Americans throughout said month. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press.