HR1867: HR1867 The Georgia Caribbean American Heritage Coalition Inc.; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a bill that changes state law. It recounts the history of Caribbean American Heritage Month, which began in Washington, D.C. in 2000 and became a national observance after Congress passed legislation and President George W. Bush issued a proclamation in 2006. The resolution then recognizes the Georgia Caribbean American Heritage Coalition Inc. for organizing annual events in Georgia to celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month, working with Caribbean American organizations across the state, and supporting community-building efforts. The House formally commends the coalition for its commitment and dedication, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for the coalition.

• Recognizes and commends the Georgia Caribbean American Heritage Coalition Inc. for its work promoting Caribbean American heritage in Georgia.
• Recounts the history of National Caribbean American Heritage Month, including its 2006 proclamation by President George W. Bush.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the coalition.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalties, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than legislation amending the Georgia Code.

The Georgia Caribbean American Heritage Coalition Inc. and the Caribbean American organizations and communities it works with across the state are the direct subjects of this resolution, along with the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare the commendation copy.

The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It gives the coalition formal recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives for its community work, but it does not create funding, rules, or obligations that change daily life for Georgians.

• The whereas clauses describe the origin of National Caribbean American Heritage Month, including its 2005-2006 passage in Congress and 2006 presidential proclamation.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives commend the coalition for its commitment, dedication, and efforts to promote unity.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the coalition.

1. 2026-03-23House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-23House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-23House Hopper (House)

• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)Primary sponsor
• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
• Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)
• Robert Dawson (D, HD-065)
• Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)
• Akbar Ali (D, HD-106)

• Caribbean American heritage
• legislative commendation
• Georgia House resolution
• cultural recognition