Maddy summarySR 705 is a resolution passed by the Georgia Senate to formally commend Georgia's Community Service Boards (CSBs) for their work in providing behavioral health and developmental disability services. The resolution recognizes CSBs' role in serving vulnerable Georgians - including over 320,000 with serious mental illness and more than 145,000 with intellectual or developmental disabilities - especially those without insurance or with limited means. It does not create new policies or alter existing laws but instead expresses legislative appreciation for CSBs' contributions to Georgia's public safety net. The resolution directs the Senate Secretary to distribute copies to all 22 CSBs and the Georgia Association of Community Service Boards (GACSB).
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Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 11, 2026, as National Guard Day at the Georgia state capitol to honor the Georgia National Guard's service. It recognizes the Guard's contributions to homeland defense, emergency response, and deployments since 2001, including their 2025 support for border security and the nation's capital. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it serves as a ceremonial honor, directing the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies to the public and press. It does not impose new requirements or affect any individuals or organizations.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 667) recognizing McKenna Kiersten Baskett for winning the Royal International Miss Pre-Teen title in 2025-2026. It commends her community service - including over 100 volunteer hours supporting veterans, domestic violence shelters, and seniors - and her founding of "Just Look Around," a youth-led STEAM education initiative. The resolution has no policy impact; it is purely a formal expression of praise and congratulations. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate in February 2026.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 666) formally recognizes Eden Pethel, an eighth-grade home-schooled student from Pendergrass, Georgia, for winning a state license plate design competition. The bill commemorates her winning design, which will become an official Georgia license plate celebrating the U.S. 250th anniversary. It has no policy impact or funding provisions - it is purely ceremonial recognition by the Georgia Senate. The resolution was recently adopted by the Senate and directs the Secretary to provide a copy to Eden Pethel.
A RESOLUTION honoring the work of Georgia's aerospace and defense industry and recognizing February 3, 2026, as Georgia Aerospace and Defense Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 671) formally recognizes the YMCA's 175th anniversary in 2026. It highlights the YMCA's historical contributions, including founding basketball, pioneering ESL classes, and providing childcare, along with its current role as the nation's largest nonprofit childcare provider serving over 17 million people annually. The resolution commends YMCA staff and volunteers for fostering community connection and well-being but does not create new laws or obligations. It is purely ceremonial, with no direct policy impact on individuals or organizations.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 683) is a formal statement by the Georgia Senate congratulating the United Service Organizations (USO) on its 85th anniversary. It recognizes the USO's long-standing work supporting U.S. military personnel and their families through services at Georgia military installations like Fort Benning and Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely expresses appreciation and does not create new laws, funding, or obligations.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 681), not a policy bill. It formally commends retired FBI Special Agent Marvin O. "Dell" Spry for his career, specifically recognizing his role as lead investigator in the case that led to the conviction of CIA spy Aldrich Ames. The resolution highlights Spry's counterintelligence work, awards, and post-retirement contributions to national security training. It has no policy impact or effect on any individuals or laws - only serves as symbolic recognition. The Senate adopted it on February 3, 2026.
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing the C-130J Super Hercules of Lockheed Martin for its outstanding achievements in aerospace innovation and mission-critical operations, as well as for its contributions to the defense of our state and nation; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 654) recognizes Lieutenant General Thomas M. Carden for his military service and recent appointment as Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau. It specifically honors his 30+ years of leadership in the Georgia Army National Guard and U.S. Army, including his role as Georgia's Adjutant General (2019-2024) and his historic 2026 confirmation as the first four-star general in that position. The resolution expresses the Georgia Senate's appreciation for his dedication to national defense and service to Georgia. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new policy or affect any laws.