Thank you Georgia for 45 years!

We look forward to many more years of friendship!

[Excerpt from text of Resolutions:]

“Georgia Senate Resolution 191 &

House Resolution 110 (2019)

Senate Resolution 191 Sponsored by Senators

Miller of the 49th, Ginn of the 47th, Brass of the 8th, Dugan of the 30th, Beach of the 21st and others House Resolution 110 Sponsored by Representatives Glanton of the 75th, Knight of the 130th, Park of the 101st, Petrea of the 166th, and Wilensky of the 79th A RESOLUTION

Recognizing the 45th anniversary of the Consulate-General of Japan in the Southeast; and for other purposes. […] WHEREAS, the Japanese community has thrived together with all the other communities to make Georgia greater; and

WHEREAS, current trade between Georgia and Japan is nearly $6.3 billion in import and export trade; and WHEREAS, there are nearly 650 Japan affiliated offices now located in Georgia, employing more than 35,000 people; and

WHEREAS, the 42nd Annual Joint Meeting of the Southeast U.S./Japan Association and the Japan-U.S. Southeast Association will be held in Savannah, Georgia, in October, 2019; and […]

WHEREAS, Americus, Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Dublin, Elberton, Gainesville, LaGrange, Macon, and Rome have sister-city relationships with cities in Japan, making Georgia the state with the highest number of Japanese sister cities in the Southeast, and this state also has a sister-state relationship with Kagoshima Prefecture; and […]

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE/HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize the 45th anniversary of the Consulate-General of Japan in the Southeast and the long and steady friendship between this state and Japan and commend the efforts of the Consulate-General to strengthen cultural, educational, political, and economic ties between Georgia and Japan.” 45 years ago, the Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta was established to help connect Japanese citizens and businesses with the American people of the Southeast. Today, the Consulate’s jurisdiction covers the states of Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, and South Carolina, providing government services for Japanese citizens and promoting economic investments as well as issuing visas and offering information on Japan and Japanese culture to the American public.

Consul General Shinozuka and Governor Kemp plant a commemorative sakura tree at the Consul General’s residence.

Consul General Shinozuka is presented with Senate Resolution 191 on February 26, 2019(Photo Credit: Georgia Senate Press Office)

Consul General of Japan in Atlanta Takashi Shinozuka meets with Governor Brian Kemp in his office, Feb 26, 2019. From left to right: Former State Rep. Tom Taylor, Mr. Jiro Masui (Japanese Chamber of Commerce of GA), Ms. Minako Ahearn (Int’l Charter Academy of GA), CG Shinozuka, Gov. Kemp, Mr. Bill Strang (TOTO USA), Deputy Consul General Yutaka Nakamura, Mr. Toshihiko Kawakami(GA Japanese Language School)

Consul General Shinozuka is presented with House Resolution 110 on February 26, 2019