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SR 197: Muslim Appreciation Day; recognize February 20, 2025

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Senate Resolution 197

By: Senator Islam Parkes of the 7th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing February 20, 2025, as Muslim Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, many contributions have been made by Muslims who have furthered the development of this state and nation; for over a century, the Muslim American community has made significant accomplishments in the State of Georgia and the United States; and

WHEREAS, with persistence, courage, and an enduring belief in the American dream, a community of almost 200,000 Georgia Muslims are playing a vital role in promoting freedom and democracy in our communities here in Georgia; and

WHEREAS, Georgia Muslims have become an integral part of American society and have made important contributions in the fields of finance, technology, law, business, politics, medicine, education, sports, media, the arts, the military, and the government, as well as other areas; and

WHEREAS, the following individuals and organizations have dedicated innumerable hours of time and energy toward aiding their fellow citizens and are thus deserving of recognition: IMAN Atlanta, a nonprofit 501(c)(4) organization; Dr. Khalid Siddique, founding member of Al-Farooq Masjid; M. Inamullah, founder of Glitter of Hope; Mr. Shahir Rasalan, lifelong community leader; Dr. Nausheen Naveed, former AAPNA president and dedicated humanitarian; Dr. Naushad Khan Ghilzai, associate dean of PCOM; Muhammad Nadeem Raza, founding board member of the Gwinnett Islamic Center; Mr. Omar Shekey, Somali & Refugees community leader; Kareemah Hanifa, director at Life University and activist; Fatma Mammadova, science teacher and community outreach coordinator for the Istanbul Cultural Center; and ICNA Relief Atlanta, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to helping the refugee community; and

WHEREAS, this year, we join together to honor the past and present contributions made by Muslims on behalf of Georgia and the United States as part of the American cultural and religious fabric.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize February 20, 2025, as Muslim Appreciation Day at the state capitol. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press.