Sen. Emanuel Jones

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 465), not a policy bill. It formally commends and congratulates Calvin George Kemp Sr. on his 102nd birthday, recognizing his service as a U.S. Navy veteran in World War II, his decades of community involvement (including church leadership, mentoring youth as a scoutmaster, and teaching brick masonry), and his family legacy. The resolution has no policy impact; it solely offers words of praise and best wishes. It was adopted by the Senate on March 27, 2025.

Maddy summarySR 471 is a Senate resolution recognizing April 2025 as Arab American Heritage Month. It symbolically honors the contributions of Arab Americans to U.S. society in fields like business, education, and civic life, as detailed in the resolution's preamble. This non-binding resolution has no direct policy effects or financial impact on individuals or communities. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate on March 27, 2025, and serves as a formal acknowledgment of the Arab American community's heritage.

Maddy summaryThis Georgia Senate resolution (SR 411) commends Handy Johnson Jr. for his decades of community leadership, including founding the West End Neighborhood Development organization and becoming the first African American to earn a landscape architecture master's from the University of Georgia. It does not create new laws or policies, as it is a purely symbolic gesture of recognition for his service to Atlanta's West End neighborhood and statewide planning efforts. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia Senate on March 20, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 400) recognizing Lynne Riley's retirement from public service. It honors her 21-year career in Georgia government, including roles as State Treasurer, Revenue Commissioner, and President of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, where she oversaw $4.3 billion in HOPE Scholarships and the GEORGIA MATCH program. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Senate's commendation and extends best wishes for her retirement. As a recognition measure, it does not create new laws or affect any legal rights or obligations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 408) formally recognizes and commends the Multi-Agency Alliance for Children (MAAC), a Georgia nonprofit founded in 1996. MAAC coordinates services for at-risk youth and families in the child welfare system, including trauma-responsive care, residential programs, foster care support, education assistance, and initiatives like Opportunity Passport® (financial savings) and Georgia EmpowerMEnt (leadership development). The resolution does not create new laws, allocate funding, or change existing policies - it is purely a ceremonial honor acknowledging MAAC's work. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate on March 20, 2025, to acknowledge the organization's service to vulnerable Georgians.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (SR 405), not a bill with policy changes. It formally recognizes Arabia Mountain Vineyard for its contributions to agritourism, environmental stewardship, and community engagement in DeKalb, Rockdale, and Henry counties. The resolution highlights the vineyard's role in providing hands-on agricultural education, supporting local schools and charities, promoting organic farming (reducing pesticide waste by 90%), and contributing to climate mitigation through carbon sequestration. The resolution has no binding effect beyond the formal recognition.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 412) recognizing Atlanta Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for its 30th anniversary. It formally honors the organization's work since 1995 advocating for children in foster care who have experienced abuse or neglect. The resolution expresses gratitude for CASA's service and commends its efforts to provide stable homes and support for vulnerable youth, but it does not create new laws or alter policy. As a recognition measure, it has no direct impact on legislation or affected parties.

Maddy summarySR 380 is a Georgia Senate resolution honoring Leisa Powers, a Decatur community leader and longtime member of the Decatur Education Foundation. The resolution, adopted by the Senate on March 13, 2025, expresses condolences to her family and recognizes her professional career at Cox Enterprises, her work supporting children's education, and her dedication to community and family in Decatur. It does not create new laws or policies but formally commemorates her life and legacy through a ceremonial Senate statement.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Valarie Wilson on her outstanding public service as a the Executive Director of the Georgia School Boards Association; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 376) recognizing Larry Pellegrini for his 30+ years of advocacy for LGBTQ equality in Georgia. It formally commends his work as the state's first openly gay lobbyist, his role in sodomy law reform, the Cracker Barrel campaign against employment discrimination, and his leadership with organizations like the Georgia Rural Urban Summit. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely symbolic, expressing the Senate's appreciation through a formal commendation. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or directly affect any legislation or constituents beyond honoring Pellegrini.