A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the University of Georgia Block and Bridle Club on the occasion of its 50th Great Southland Stampede Rodeo; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes February 18, 2025, as "FFA Day" at Georgia's state capitol to honor the Georgia FFA Association. It does not create new policies or funding but publicly acknowledges the association's role in agricultural education, which serves over 81,000 students across 402 chapters statewide. The resolution commends the association for preparing youth for agriculture careers and promoting leadership through its mission. It is a ceremonial recognition with no binding policy impact.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution (SR 81) formally congratulates the Dalton State College men's golf team for winning the 2024 NAIA National Golf Championship. It recognizes their season record of eight tournament wins, defeating 131 teams, and highlights five players earning NAIA All-American honors, including one historic Academic All-American. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a symbolic gesture by the Senate to honor the team’s achievement. The Senate authorized distributing a copy of the resolution to the team, with no binding requirements or changes to laws.
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Harlem High School Bulldogs baseball team for winning the 2024 GHSA Class AAA State Baseball Championship; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 82) designates February 6, 2025, as "National Guard Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It formally recognizes the service and contributions of the Georgia National Guard, including its members, units, and recent responses to hurricanes and other emergencies. The resolution has no legal effect or new requirements - it is a ceremonial acknowledgment by the Georgia Senate. The bill was adopted by the Senate on February 3, 2025.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 62) passed by the Georgia Senate to formally commend Reinhardt University. It recognizes the university's 142 years of service to students in North Georgia, highlighting its achievements in teacher education, nursing (93% NCLEX pass rate), criminal justice programs, and cultural contributions. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Senate's appreciation through a formal commendation. The bill was adopted by the Senate on January 30, 2025, and directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy to the university.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 63) is a ceremonial Senate expression of condolences for the passing of Joseph Gavalis, a former federal law enforcement officer and Cobb County community leader. It honors his career fighting organized crime, his volunteer work with Cobb County on neighborhood safety and elder abuse prevention, and his service to seniors through education and outreach. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies; it solely serves to memorialize Gavalis' contributions. The Senate formally adopted it on January 30, 2025.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Center for Civic Engagement and ENGAGE: Youth in Government, which sponsors the Georgia Youth Assembly among other programs that cultivate youth civic engagement; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (SR 41) passed by the Georgia Senate to honor the OneGeorgia Authority on its 25th anniversary. The resolution formally commends the Authority for its work in promoting economic development in rural Georgia, citing its investment of over $778 million, leveraged private investment exceeding $21 billion, and role in creating over 65,000 jobs. It does not create new laws or alter policy - it is a symbolic gesture recognizing the Authority’s contributions to rural economic growth. The Senate directed the Secretary to provide a copy of the resolution to the Authority.
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the maximum acreage to qualify for assessment and taxation as a bona fide conservation use property; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
