HR1338: HR1338 Consulate General of India in Atlanta; recognition and celebration of Black History Month; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It praises the Consulate General of India in Atlanta for formally recognizing and celebrating Black History Month, which is observed each February to honor African American history and contributions. The resolution cites historical links between the U.S. civil rights movement and India's independence movement, including Mahatma Gandhi's influence on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as reasons for commending the consulate. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send copies of the resolution to the consulate as a formal gesture of appreciation.

• Formally recognizes and commends the Consulate General of India in Atlanta for celebrating Black History Month.
• States the House's appreciation for the consulate's efforts to promote cultural understanding, diversity, and unity.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the consulate.
• Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties; it is a symbolic statement rather than a change to Georgia law.

The resolution directly names the Consulate General of India in Atlanta as the honoree. It also references the Indian American and African American communities in Georgia, though it does not create any legal obligations for them.

The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians' daily lives since it creates no rules, funding, or penalties. Its significance is symbolic, formally recording the Georgia House's appreciation for a diplomatic gesture and highlighting cultural ties between Indian American and African American communities.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe the Consulate General of India's role in fostering U.S.-India relations and its recognition of Black History Month.
• It draws a historical connection between Gandhi's nonviolent resistance philosophy and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s civil rights leadership.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives formally commend the consulate and express appreciation for promoting diversity and understanding.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the Consulate General of India in Atlanta.

1. 2026-02-11House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-11House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-11House Hopper (House)

• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)Primary sponsor
• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
• Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)
• Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)
• Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)
• Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)

• Black History Month
• Georgia House resolutions
• India-Georgia relations
• cultural diplomacy