Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 389: Atlanta Jewish Film Festival; commend
Last action March 13, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution commends the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival on its 25th anniversary for its contributions to the arts and for fostering ties among Georgia's religious, ethnic, and cultural communities.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It recognizes the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF), founded in 2000 by the Atlanta Regional Office of the American Jewish Committee, on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. The resolution recounts the festival's growth from about 1,900 attendees in its first year to more than 38,600 in 2015, making it the largest Jewish film festival in the world. It praises AJFF's work partnering with schools, colleges, and religious and cultural groups to build understanding between communities. The Senate directs its Secretary to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the festival as a formal token of recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally commends the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival for reaching its 25th anniversary and for its contributions to the arts in Georgia.
- Recognizes the festival's growth and its role in fostering dialogue between religious, ethnic, and cultural communities.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival and its founding partner, the Atlanta Regional Office of the American Jewish Committee. It has no regulatory effect on the public, businesses, or other institutions in Georgia.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences; it does not create funding, requirements, or penalties. Its significance is symbolic, giving the Georgia Senate's formal recognition to a long-running Atlanta cultural institution and its role in community and interfaith engagement.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe AJFF's founding in 2000, its growth from about 1,900 to over 38,600 attendees by 2015, and its status as the world's largest Jewish film festival.
- The first resolving clause has the Senate commend AJFF for its contributions to the arts and for fostering ties between communities with religious, ethnic, and cultural differences.
- The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to AJFF.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival upon its 25th anniversary for its many contributions to the arts in our community”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-39)
- Harold Jones II (D, SD-22)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-44)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-41)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-36)
- Jason Esteves (D, SD-35)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-9)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-43)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-55)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-40)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-38)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-34)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-17)
- Greg Dolezal (R, SD-27)
- Brandon Beach (R, SD-21)
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-42)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-4)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-8)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-2)
- John F. Kennedy (R, SD-18)
- John Albers (R, SD-56)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-45)
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-19)
Topics
- Atlanta Jewish Film Festival
- legislative commendation
- arts and culture
- interfaith community