Sen. Tonya Anderson

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors the seven individuals who died when a dock gangway collapsed during Sapelo Island's Hogg Hummock community's Cultural Day event on October 19, 2024. It specifically commemorates Jacqueline Crews Carter, Cynthia Gibbs, Charles Houston, William Johnson Jr., Carlotta McIntosh, Isaiah Thomas, and Queen Welch, all members of Georgia's Gullah-Geechee community. The resolution expresses the Senate's condolences to their families and the community, emphasizing their enduring cultural legacy. As a ceremonial resolution, it contains no policy changes, funding, or legislative mechanisms.

A RESOLUTION recognizing the work of German dermatologist Josef Jadassohn who invented the innovative patch-testing medical technique in 1895 and encouraging medical practitioners to consider applying patch-testing for patients with a clinical history of metal hypersensitivity prior to certain implantation operations; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Pamela Collins for receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 328) recognizing retired Lieutenant Colonel Geneva Heyward for her 27-year military service. It honors her career as a Communications Electronic Officer in the U.S. Army Signal Corps, including assignments across active duty and the Army Reserve, her leadership roles, and her post-military community work with the National Association of Black Military Women. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely a formal expression of commendation with no legislative effect.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide a standard by which state, county, and local law enforcement agencies authorize the engagement of vehicular pursuits; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to program weights and funding requirements, so as to require that the State Board of Education include instruction in the proper use of a school bus passenger restraint system within its program of safety instruction; to amend Part 6 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to equipment of school buses, so as to require that school buses be equipped with passenger restraint systems; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution (SR 339) formally honors retired Colonel Harriet Staten for her 24-year military career in the U.S. Army, including leadership roles and numerous awards like the Legion of Merit. It also recognizes her post-military work as a Georgia real estate broker and her community leadership, particularly with organizations supporting Black military women. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Senate’s commendation and directs a copy to be sent to Colonel Staten. It is a ceremonial gesture with no funding, regulations, or changes to laws.

Maddy summarySR 335 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing March 4, 2025, as "Oxford Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It honors Oxford College (part of Emory University) for its 188-year history, academic focus, and contributions to Newton County and Georgia, including supporting over 520 local jobs and 13,000 annual volunteer hours. The resolution has no legal effect - it simply commends the college’s role in education and community service through a symbolic day of recognition. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any individuals or entities beyond this ceremonial acknowledgment.

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Dr. Sherell Vicks Crawford for receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 336), not a bill with policy changes. It formally congratulates and commends the Junior League of DeKalb County for its community work since 1934, specifically highlighting their distribution of period packs to high schools and hosting workshops on health, leadership, and professional development for women. The resolution has no binding effect or funding provisions - it solely serves to recognize the organization's contributions. The Senate adopted it on March 4, 2025, and will send a copy to the Junior League.