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This resolution recognizes the 51st anniversary of the Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta, highlighting the strong relationship between Georgia and Japan. The resolution details the significant economic and cultural ties between the two regions, noting that Georgia currently has $7.65 billion in trade with Japan, 514 Japan-affiliated offices employing 38,290 people, and the highest number of Japanese sister cities in the Southeast. The document emphasizes the consulate's role in strengthening connections through initiatives like Japan Fest, supporting Japanese citizens and companies, and promoting cultural exchange, including educational programs like the Japanese Exchange and Teaching (JET) program. The resolution commends the consulate's efforts to enhance cultural, educational, political, and economic ties between Georgia and Japan, and directs the House Clerk to provide an official copy of the resolution to the Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta as a formal recognition of their contributions and ongoing friendship.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69483