HR 2047: Georgia Asian Times; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Georgia Asian Times, a digital news platform founded by Li Wong. The resolution describes the outlet's work covering the achievements and experiences of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community across Metro Atlanta and Georgia, including its support for locally owned businesses, its multilingual podcasts, and its hosting of events like the Most Influential AAPI in Georgia Awards Gala and the AAPI Summit. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House recognizes and commends the outlet and wishes it continued success, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Georgia Asian Times.

• Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes and commends Georgia Asian Times for its work.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Georgia Asian Times.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor with no legal effect.

This resolution directly names and honors Georgia Asian Times and its founder, Li Wong. It also touches the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the outlet.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences for Georgians; it does not change any law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is a public, official acknowledgment from the state legislature of a media outlet's community work.

• The whereas clauses describe Georgia Asian Times's founding, its mission to highlight the AAPI community, and events it hosts such as the Most Influential AAPI in Georgia Awards Gala and the AAPI Summit.
• The resolving clause states that House members recognize and commend Georgia Asian Times and wish it continued growth and success.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Georgia Asian Times.

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

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

• AAPI community
• Georgia media
• commendation resolution
• cultural heritage