Senate Resolution 956
By: Senators Walker III of the 20th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Jones II of the 22nd and Echols
of the 49th
A RESOLUTION
Celebrating the arrival of the Upper Austrian Parliamentary Delegation in the State of
Georgia; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia has maintained a longstanding, mutually beneficial
relationship with the Republic of Austria, which established a consular presence in Georgia
in 1949 and is represented by Ambassador Petra Schneebauer at the Embassy of Austria in
Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS, Georgia is home to the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Austria, where
Mr. Paul Seefried has served as honorary consul since 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Department of Economic Development has maintained continuous
representation in Europe since 1973, strengthening economic ties and assisting European
firms locating in Georgia and Georgia companies exporting to Europe; and
WHEREAS, Georgia and the Province of Upper Austria are members of the Regional
Leaders Summit, fostering cooperation among leading international regions; and
WHEREAS, academic, legal, and cultural partnerships continue through University System
of Georgia study abroad programs in Austria, collaboration between the Atlanta Center for
International Arbitration and the Vienna International Arbitral Centre, and artistic exchanges
and museum exhibitions; and
WHEREAS, in 2023, Austrian visitors contributed $7.9 million to Georgia's economy, and
trade between Georgia and Austria remains strong, with $34 million in Georgia exports and
$1.3 billion in imports.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
celebrate the arrival of the Upper Austrian Parliamentary Delegation in the State of Georgia
and extend warm best wishes for a productive and meaningful visit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Upper Austrian
Parliamentary Delegation.