Sen. Harold Jones

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 126) formally recognizes February 13, 2025, as World Refugee Day at the Georgia state capitol. It honors the contributions of immigrants and refugees to Georgia’s economy, workforce, and community, citing their roles in key sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, and agriculture, as well as their tax contributions and pandemic-era frontline service. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of these groups' impact on the state. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate on February 5, 2025.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 90 is a formal commendation from Georgia's Senate honoring Ms. Rhea Brashear, an adult education instructor at Southern Regional Technical College. It recognizes her selection as the 2024 Adult Education Teacher of the Year by the Technical College System of Georgia for her teaching excellence and leadership. The resolution, passed by the Senate on February 4, 2025, formally congratulates her and extends best wishes for her continued success. This procedural resolution has no policy impact - it solely expresses legislative appreciation for her professional achievements.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 98) formally commends the Paine College women's golf team for their 2023-2024 national tournament victories, including the Division II Women in Golf National Championship and the Stitch Invitational. It highlights their historic achievements, such as Ashley Michel and Helena Rios earning the first-ever All-American honors in Paine College golf history, and recognizes Head Coach Andre Lacey II's leadership. The resolution aims to honor the team's success in elevating HBCU representation in collegiate golf and inspiring future athletes. As a symbolic gesture with no binding policy impact, it does not alter laws or directly affect any government programs.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 86) designates February 4, 2025, as "Dyslexia Day" at Georgia's state capitol. It symbolically recognizes dyslexia as a neurological learning disability affecting approximately one in five people, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and support. The resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on individuals; it is purely a commemorative gesture. The Senate adopted it on February 4, 2025, to highlight awareness of dyslexia's educational impact.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 91) formally congratulates Nicholas Rucker, a physical therapist assistant student at Athens Technical College, for being named the 2024 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) recipient. The resolution recognizes his academic and leadership achievements as Georgia's top technical college student, highlighting his role as an ambassador for the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) representing over 148,000 students. It does not create any policy changes or affect specific groups beyond this ceremonial acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 89) formally congratulates Ms. Patria Brown for receiving Georgia's 2024 EAGLE Award, which honors exceptional adult education achievement. The resolution recognizes her as Georgia's representative for adult education, highlighting her role as an ambassador for the state's nearly 22,000 adult education students. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact and serves solely to acknowledge her personal accomplishments in literacy education. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia Senate on February 4, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 109), not a policy bill. It formally congratulates eight young women who won categories in the 2025 Miss Atlanta Competition - such as Audrey Kittila (Miss Atlanta 2025) and Claire Zhang (Miss Atlanta Teen 2025) - and notes they will advance to the Miss Georgia competitions. The resolution serves only to honor their achievements as role models promoting scholarship and community service, with no legal or policy impact. It does not create new requirements, funding, or changes to existing laws.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 99) formally congratulates Mr. Sharoko Farley, an instructor in the commercial truck driving program at Central Georgia Technical College, for being named the Technical College System of Georgia's 2024 Rick Perkins Award recipient and Instructor of the Year. It recognizes his excellence in teaching, innovative practices, and leadership within Georgia's technical education system. The Senate resolution does not create new law or affect policies; it is a ceremonial commendation expressing official appreciation for Farley's contributions. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 4, 2025.

A RESOLUTION recognizing the rise of cardiovascular disease as the world's leading cause of death and disability and supporting the recognition of February 2025 as American Heart Month; and for other purposes.

Maddy summarySR 100 is a Georgia Senate resolution honoring the late State Senator Vincent D. Fort, who served the 39th District from 1996 to 2017. It commemorates his legislative work, including authoring Georgia's first hate crimes law (2001) and the Georgia Fair Lending Act (2003), and directs the Senate to share the resolution with his family. This procedural resolution has no policy impact - it formally expresses the Senate's condolences and recognizes his legacy.