HR 779: Aligarh Alumni Association of Atlanta; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring the Aligarh Alumni Association of Atlanta (AAAA), a nonprofit founded in 1984 by graduates of Aligarh Muslim University in India and their supporters. The resolution lists the group's activities, including scholarship and education programs, annual Eid Milan Picnics since 2022, and the Jashn-e-Urdu Festival celebrating Urdu language and literature. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House recognizes and commends the organization, and it directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for the group as a keepsake.

• Formally recognizes and commends the Aligarh Alumni Association of Atlanta for its education, community, and cultural work.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement only.

The Aligarh Alumni Association of Atlanta and its members are the direct subject of the recognition. The resolution has no legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies.

The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It gives the Aligarh Alumni Association of Atlanta official recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives for its scholarship programs and cultural events, but it does not create funding, rights, or obligations for anyone.

• The resolution recites the history of the AAAA, founded in 1984 by Aligarh Muslim University graduates and supporters.
• It cites specific programs such as the Sir Syed Global Scholars Award and the Direct Early Intervention Center at AMU.
• It notes the annual Eid Milan Picnics held since 2022 and the Jashn-e-Urdu Festival featuring poet Javed Akhtar.
• The resolving clause commends the organization for its work in education, community support, and cultural preservation.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to the organization.

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• Matt Reeves (R, HD-099)Patrocinador principal
• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
• Ruwa Romman (D, HD-097)
• Soo Hong (R, HD-103)
• Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)

• commemorative resolution
• Atlanta nonprofit
• Aligarh Muslim University
• Urdu culture
• community recognition