Sen. Derek Mallow

Maddy summarySR 440 is a Senate resolution recognizing Tricia Gephardt for her volunteer work, public service career, and community leadership in Georgia, including her role on Capitol Hill, founding The Postcard Project, and contributions to education and youth development. Adopted by the Senate on March 25, 2025, the resolution formally honors her efforts without creating legal obligations or affecting any policies. It does not impose requirements or change laws but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of her civic engagement.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Bethann Frillman for her 20+ years of community service in DeKalb County, including her work on voter protection efforts and election process improvements. The resolution formally commends her career achievements as a business owner, former Fortune 100 executive, and volunteer leader, but contains no policy changes or binding obligations. It is purely symbolic, with no legislative impact beyond honoring her contributions.

A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Additional Services and Resources for Transition Age Youth in Foster Care; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2025 Georgia Single Parent "Legacy Builders" Recognition and Awards finalists, "Overcomer Founder" Award, "Ruth Brewster Endurance" Award, and Historian Award recipients for their achievements; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc. and the 100 Black Men of America Inc. and recognizing March 25, 2025, as their Joint Day at the Georgia State Capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 426) congratulating musician AverySunshine (Denise Nicole White) on winning the Best Progressive R&B Album award for her album *So Glad to Know You*. It formally recognizes her musical career, background, and achievements, including her work with the Gospel and R&B duo DaisyRew and performances with artists like Tyler Perry. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it serves solely as a symbolic expression of support from the Senate. It was adopted by the Senate on March 21, 2025.

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 resolution (SR 403), not a bill with policy changes. It formally commends Valerie Taylor, a Georgia cancer survivor and advocate, for her work raising awareness about Medicaid coverage gaps affecting cancer patients. The resolution highlights her personal experience with blood cancer and breast cancer, her advocacy efforts with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), and her role in inspiring policy changes for equitable healthcare access. The Senate adopted this resolution on March 20, 2025, to honor her contributions.

A RESOLUTION urging the Federal Railroad Administration to deny CSX's request to become the first railroad to use Trip Optimizer's Zero-to-Zero feature; and for other purposes.

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.