Resolution Honoring the 65th Anniversary of Voice of America's Georgian Service
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Resolution Honoring the 65th Anniversary of Voice of America's Georgian Service
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RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION HONORING THE 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF
VOICE OF AMERICA’S GEORGIAN SERVICE
June 23, 2016
WHEREAS, the Voice of America (VOA) began broadcasting in Georgian on May 26, 1951, to
provide accurate, balanced, and comprehensive news and information to the Georgian people;
WHEREAS, VOA’s Georgian Service has served for decades as a vital communications link
with the Georgian people in support of freedom and democracy during the last 65 years of harsh
policies and rule by the Communist Party, and through the challenges Georgians face today;
WHEREAS, VOA’s Georgian Service has successfully adopted television, online, mobile and
social media platforms, and its stories and commentaries are remarkably efficient to solicit
feedback by politicians and potential trendsetters;
WHEREAS, VOA Georgian is a leading source of news and information for Georgians about
U.S. official commentary and expert analysis on Georgia, the Eurasia region and the world;
WHEREAS, VOA Georgian is a unique source of news and information for Georgians about
American society and its achievements in democratic governance, business, medicine, science,
technology, and the arts, which can serve as an inspiration and a model for Georgians;
WHEREAS, VOA Georgian remains a respected source of objective and accurate news and
information about Georgia, Eurasia, the United States and the world, with a major focus on
human rights, religious and cultural rights, freedom of speech, and democratic values and
practices;
WHEREAS, VOA’s Georgian Service continues to broadcast daily to more than three million
people in Georgia and Georgian-speakers around the world; and
WHEREAS, VOA’s Georgian Service is among the leading international broadcasters in the
Georgian language and is surpassing its competitors with its audience reach on multiple
platforms – television, Internet, radio and mobile – which are arguably the most popular and
influential television programs in the Georgian language.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Broadcasting Board of Governors that we celebrate
and commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Voice of America’s Georgian Service.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Broadcasting Board of Governors commends and
congratulates both the current and former members of the Voice of America’s Georgian Service
for their dedication in serving the Georgian people and fostering friendship and the open
communication of information and ideas between them and the United States.
Adopted 6/23/2016
RESOLUTION HONORING THE 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF
VOICE OF AMERICA’S GEORGIAN SERVICE
June 23, 2016
WHEREAS, the Voice of America (VOA) began broadcasting in Georgian on May 26, 1951, to
provide accurate, balanced, and comprehensive news and information to the Georgian people;
WHEREAS, VOA’s Georgian Service has served for decades as a vital communications link
with the Georgian people in support of freedom and democracy during the last 65 years of harsh
policies and rule by the Communist Party, and through the challenges Georgians face today;
WHEREAS, VOA’s Georgian Service has successfully adopted television, online, mobile and
social media platforms, and its stories and commentaries are remarkably efficient to solicit
feedback by politicians and potential trendsetters;
WHEREAS, VOA Georgian is a leading source of news and information for Georgians about
U.S. official commentary and expert analysis on Georgia, the Eurasia region and the world;
WHEREAS, VOA Georgian is a unique source of news and information for Georgians about
American society and its achievements in democratic governance, business, medicine, science,
technology, and the arts, which can serve as an inspiration and a model for Georgians;
WHEREAS, VOA Georgian remains a respected source of objective and accurate news and
information about Georgia, Eurasia, the United States and the world, with a major focus on
human rights, religious and cultural rights, freedom of speech, and democratic values and
practices;
WHEREAS, VOA’s Georgian Service continues to broadcast daily to more than three million
people in Georgia and Georgian-speakers around the world; and
WHEREAS, VOA’s Georgian Service is among the leading international broadcasters in the
Georgian language and is surpassing its competitors with its audience reach on multiple
platforms – television, Internet, radio and mobile – which are arguably the most popular and
influential television programs in the Georgian language.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Broadcasting Board of Governors that we celebrate
and commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Voice of America’s Georgian Service.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Broadcasting Board of Governors commends and
congratulates both the current and former members of the Voice of America’s Georgian Service
for their dedication in serving the Georgian people and fostering friendship and the open
communication of information and ideas between them and the United States.
Adopted 6/23/2016