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Sam Park

@SamforGeorgia

Lawrenceville, GAsamforgeorgia.comJoined April 2016

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My family was among many in north metro Atlanta to receive this hate mail overnight.

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Esther Panitch

@epanitch

Feb 5

Welcome to being a Jew in Georgia-my driveway this morning.@SandySprings_PD came & took for testing. Govern yourselves accordingly, GDL and Anti-Semites who seek to harm/intimidate Jews in Georgia. I’m coming for you with the weight of the State behind me. #gapol @ADL @GBI_GA 1/2

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Enjoyed celebrating the

@GwinnettChamber

’s 75th anniversary with members of the Gwinnett Delegation! Congratulations to all the honorees! #gwinnettisgreat #diversitymatters

Sam Park

@SamforGeorgia

Feb 3

Highlights: •$1B in Homeowner Tax Relief Grants •$250.8M for healthcare programs •$128.8M to fully fund public K-12 education •$138.8M for school security grants •$35.7M for workforce housing •$166.7M for economic development projects to manufacture electric vehicles #gapol

We are about 1/3rd of the way through the 2023 legislative session! Yesterday, we passed the Amended Fiscal Year 2023 budget totaling $32.56 billion - an increase of $2.36 billion, or 7.8%, over the original FY23 budget that ends on June 30, 2023. #gapol rb.gy/tw8v4y

Justice demands action. #TyreNichols #Tortuguita

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@SamforGeorgia

Jan 27

It was an honor to attend the

@WhiteHouse

’s first #LunarNewYear celebration with the Chair of Georgia’s #AAPI Legislative Caucus,

@AuforGA

! Thank you

@POTUS

for acknowledging the pain of our community caused by another mass shooting and your pledge to ban assault weapons. #gapol

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Georgia has more kids in poverty than 43 other states. 20% of children live in families below the poverty line. Yet we are 1 of only 6 states without any specific education funding to support students in poverty. Here's the case to change that: #GaPol

gbpi.org

State of Education Funding (2023): Opportunity is Knocking - Georgia Budget and Policy Institute

This report offers an assessment of the state of education funding in Georgia by analyzing how it compares to prior years and other states and exploring what areas are due for review or revision. In...

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Honored that

and I were able to represent Georgia’s inaugural Legislative #AAPI Caucus at the first ever full-scale Lunar New Year event at the

@WhiteHouse

. In the shadow of incredible tragedy, we come together to support our community and look to new beginnings.

Bel Leong-Hong and 4 others

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🆕 BUDGET OVERVIEW "As legislators tout the strength of the state's economy and Georgia sits with a historic level of resources on hand, Gov. Kemp's executive budget proposal falls short of meeting the needs of Georgia's 11 million residents." gbpi.org/overview-of-ge #gapol

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Overview of Georgia’s 2024 Fiscal Year Budget - Georgia Budget and Policy Institute

Kemp's proposed $32.5 billion budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 offers a muted response to deep deficits. Instead of utilizing state surpluses to address major gaps in core functions like education...

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A statement from members of Georgia's Legislative Asian American Pacific Islander Caucus in response to the horrific shootings in Monterey Park this weekend.

Asian-American Georgia State Lawmakers Formally Introduce 11-Member AAPI Caucus Issues include in-state college tuition for DACA students, who are Georgia high school grads. Voter engagement, mental health funding, small biz development and more. #gapol

@AuforGA

@SairaForGeorgia

WABE News and 9 others

If you’re going to quote & authentically honor my father on #MLKDay, commit to embracing a ‘World House’ perspective. Determine how you’ll disrupt unjust systems & thinking with nonviolent strategy. Support policies that reflect higher consciousness. Make no excuses for hate.

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The battle for the soul of this nation is perennial. It's a constant struggle between hope and fear – against those who advance racism, extremism, and insurrection. But at our best, the American promise wins out.

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Today, we honor the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by continuing his unfinished work to redeem the soul of America.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. waves from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on Aug. 28, 1963 on The Mall in Washington, DC.

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Generations of Korean Americans have enriched our culture and proven that diversity is our greatest strength. On Korean American Day, the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates the storied history and accomplishments of Korean Americans. 같이 갑시다!

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A letter from President Biden celebrating Korean American Day.

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Sam Park

@SamforGeorgia

Jan 11

On Legislative Day 3, Republicans narrowly passed House Rules that would restrict Georgians’s free speech, undermine local control, reduce transparency in the legislative process, and increase the risk of corruption. We deserve better.

@GAHouseDems

can do better. #gapol

Official photo! Georgia's inaugural #AAPI Legislative Caucus. L to R

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Georgia House of Representatives and Senate Press Office

The new Georgia AAPI legislative caucus! #gapol

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The first day of the 2023 legislative session is in the books! I’m excited and honored to serve as the Democratic Minority Whip. Congratulations to all the members elected to serve the people of Georgia. Let’s get to work! #gapol #GoDawgs

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January 6th is a reminder that there is nothing guaranteed about our democracy. We all have to earn it, defend it, and protect it.

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Sam Park

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Jan 4

After an intense year full of highs and lows, I’m grateful I was able to spend last week hiking Sedona to restore my soul, rest and recharge. In this New Year, remember to take care of your body, mind, and soul to accomplish all your goals and resolutions! #SelfCare #gapol

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Healthcare access will be a key issue this legislative session. Let’s go in prepared and ready to work! Join our webinar Friday 1/13 @ 11a with experts from the GA Budget & Policy Institute to catch up on where we stand for 2023! Register: tinyurl.com/healthcare2023 Open to all!

Happy New Year! With the 2023 legislative session beginning next week, join us on Jan. 5th at 3:00pm for a fundraiser to support

@GAHouseDems

who are fighting to build a #BetterGeorgia. #gapol To support my work as the new Democratic Whip, donate below! actblue.com/donate/samforg

Sam Park

@SamforGeorgia

Dec 25, 2022

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from my family to yours! See you in the New Year!

Georgia State Parks are opening warming stations for the public for the incoming freezing temperatures this weekend. ParkPass fees will be waived for those using warming stations. To find a full list of warming stations and their availability, visit gastateparks.org/Alerts.

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Some of the coldest air Georgia has seen will start to move into the state early Friday morning. Temperatures will range from single digits to the low 20s. Stay tuned to your local National Weather Service office, and reliable media outlets.

Sam Park

@SamforGeorgia

Dec 20, 2022

With freezing temperatures headed our way, stay safe and keep warm y’all! Thank you Mission Agape for donating 100 winter coats to the Lawrenceville and Norcross co-ops.

@GwinnettGov

has warming centers open from 6pm to 7am. Go to GwinnettOneStop.com for more info. #gapol

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Today is a good day. Today, America takes another step toward equality. Toward liberty and justice not just for some, but for all. Because today, I sign the Respect for Marriage Act into law.

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Marriage is a simple proposition: who do you love? And will you be loyal to the person you love? It’s not more complicated than that. The Respect for Marriage Act recognizes that everyone should have the right to answer those questions for themselves.

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Sam Park

@SamforGeorgia

Dec 13, 2022

“Rights are won only by those who make their voices heard.” Harvey Milk Thank you

@POTUS

for signing the Respect for Marriage Act that will protect our fundamental right to marry, keep our families together, and safeguard our freedom to be with the person you love. #LoveisLove

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State Rep.

, who represents Lawrenceville and was the first Asian American Democrat elected to the legislature in 2016, told

@Axios

the caucus was formed "to build a foundation to ensure that the Asian American community’s…voices are heard."

axios.com

Georgia's new AAPI caucus is one of the largest in the country

AAPI voter turnout in Georgia increased by 84% between 2016 and 2020.

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Reverend Raphael Warnock

@ReverendWarnock

Dec 7, 2022

Thank you, Georgia. We did it again.

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Reverend Raphael Warnock

@ReverendWarnock

Dec 6, 2022

The time to use your voice is NOW. Let's win this thing once and for all!

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Reverend Raphael Warnock

@ReverendWarnock

Dec 6, 2022

It's ELECTION DAY!!!

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Reverend Raphael Warnock

@ReverendWarnock

Dec 6, 2022

Polls are open, folks! 🗳️ Confirm your assigned polling place at iwillvote.com!

iwillvote.com

I Will Vote

Be a voter. Find everything you need to vote in your state's next election.

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Reverend Raphael Warnock

VOTE TOMORROW🍑

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Reverend Raphael Warnock

@ReverendWarnock

Dec 4, 2022

Thanks for coming to Georgia to help us get out the AAPI vote tonight! Y’all are the best!

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It’s rare to get six members of Congress together for any one event, and that these are all members of the Congressional #AAPI caucus is so meaningful for GA, where AAPI voters have been the margin of victory for Democrats. Let’s send

@ReverendWarnock

back to work for all us!