HR2047: HR2047 Georgia Asian Times; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Georgia Asian Times, a digital news outlet founded by Li Wong. The resolution describes the outlet's work covering the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, including business promotion, advocacy, and events like the Most Influential AAPI in Georgia Awards Gala and the AAPI Summit. The resolution formally recognizes and commends the publication and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Georgia Asian Times. It does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose any requirements; it is a symbolic statement of recognition.

• Formally recognizes and commends Georgia Asian Times as a digital news platform serving the AAPI community in Georgia.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the outlet.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor with no operative legal effect.

The resolution directly names Georgia Asian Times and its founder, Li Wong, and speaks broadly about the Asian American and Pacific Islander community in metro Atlanta and Georgia that the outlet covers and serves.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequence for Georgians; it is a public statement of recognition from the House of Representatives that publicly acknowledges the outlet's role in AAPI community news, events, and advocacy in Georgia.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Georgia Asian Times's founding, mission, and coverage of the AAPI community across metro Atlanta and Georgia.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives recognize and commend Georgia Asian Times and wish it continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to the organization.

1. 2026-03-31House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-31House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-31House Hopper (House)

• Michelle Au (D, HD-050)Primary sponsor
• Long Tran (D, HD-080)
• Marvin Lim (D, HD-098)
• Samuel Park (D, HD-107)

• Asian American community
• Georgia media
• legislative commendation
• AAPI advocacy