Sen. Kenya Wicks

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 753) recognizing Brianne Drake for her service as the first Black president of the Georgia Association of REALTORS® and her professional achievements. It formally commends her for awards including REALTOR® of the Year (2011, 2018), leadership roles at national and state levels, and community service. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies - it simply expresses the Senate’s recognition through a formal commendation. The Senate adopted it on February 11, 2026, and will provide Drake with a copy.

Maddy summarySR 751 is a ceremonial Senate resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Shontell Saunders-Murphy for her service as a U.S. Navy veteran (Master-at-Arms, 1995 discharge), her leadership as President/CEO of Veterans Advocate, Inc., and her advocacy for veterans and underserved communities. The resolution, adopted by the Georgia Senate on February 11, 2026, formally recognizes her contributions and directs the Senate Secretary to provide her with a copy. It does not create new laws, affect any group, or alter policies - only expressing formal appreciation for her career.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 755) expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences and honors the life of Dr. Thomas L. Coleman following his death on January 31, 2026. It commemorates his military service in the U.S. Air Force, decades of public service in Georgia (including roles with DeKalb County, the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice, and housing authorities), and community contributions. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Senate on February 11, 2026, and directs the Senate Secretary to share a copy with his family. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws or individuals.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 747) recognizing Wayne Collins, a Morrow City Council member and U.S. Army veteran. It formally commends his 22-year military service (including units in Georgia, Germany, Korea, and Kuwait), his community leadership roles (such as Morrow Planning and Zoning Board Chairman and Veterans of Foreign Wars Commander), and his volunteer work. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Senate's appreciation through a formal written commendation. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate on February 11, 2026.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compulsory attendance relative to elementary and secondary school students, so as to require the local governing body for each school system and public school to adopt a policy providing that students shall be granted excused absences for up to three mental health days per school year; to require local school systems and public schools to provide information to students and parents about available mental health resources; to require the State Board of Education to develop a model policy; to provide a definition; to provide a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2B of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to promise scholarship accounts, so as to establish accountability measures for private schools participating in the promise scholarship program; to require the education savings authority to establish an academic performance standard for participating schools; to require the education savings authority to conduct annual eligibility review of participating schools; to require the education savings authority to take certain measures if a participating school is no longer eligible to enroll participating students or fails to meet the academic performance standard; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing the North Atlanta High School sabre fencing team for winning the 2023, 2024, and 2025 On Guard High School Fencing League of Georgia Sabre Team state championships; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Every Color Matters for its outstanding service, advocacy, and dedication to improving public health and ensuring equitable access to cancer care; and for other purposes.

Maddy summarySR 740 is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) recognizing Kelly Walsh for her community service. It formally commends her work as a Decatur City Commission representative, board member, and volunteer with organizations like Girls on the Run and the Decatur-DeKalb YMCA. The resolution highlights her 2018 and 2021 election to the City Commission and her 2015 Hometown Hero award. It includes no new laws, funding, or policy changes - only a formal Senate commendation. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia Senate on February 10, 2026, and will be provided to Walsh.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. John Pace, III, on his outstanding public service as a superintendent of Henry County Schools; and for other purposes.