Sen. Tim Bearden

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 76) honoring Robert L. Strother as the 2023-2024 Georgia Logger of the Year. It recognizes his three-generation logging family legacy, leadership of Strother Timber Company, and contributions to Georgia's forestry community, including industry awards, community engagement, and supporting forestry education. The resolution contains no policy changes or obligations - it simply extends formal congratulations and best wishes to Strother through a symbolic Senate resolution. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate on February 3, 2025.

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 resolution (SR 61) formally recognizes and commends Dr. Robert Gordon Ross McInally for his humanitarian work. It highlights his leadership roles in Rotary International, his partnership with Hope and Homes for Children supporting Rwandan genocide orphans, his patronage of Trade-Aid, and his role as a Bipolar UK ambassador. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, expressing the Senate's appreciation for his service. It does not affect any laws, programs, or individuals beyond this symbolic acknowledgment.

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 recognizing March 6, 2025, as Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution symbolically recognizes January 27, 2025, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It does not create new policies or affect specific groups; instead, it formally acknowledges the date to honor Holocaust victims, survivors, and liberators, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation. The resolution encourages public remembrance of the Holocaust's history and lessons, aligning with Georgia's existing Commission on the Holocaust. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect beyond ceremonial recognition.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council's Executive Director Michael T. Ayers upon being awarded Georgia's Outstanding Police Chief of the Year; and for other purposes.