Sen. Tonya Anderson

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors Sameera Fazili for her public service and expertise in community development. The bill recognizes her extensive career in government and finance, including roles at the U.S. Treasury, the White House, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. It formally acknowledges her leadership abilities and contributions to the state and county. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the document to Fazili.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 913) formally commends and congratulates Debra Howard on her 75th birthday. The bill recognizes her 36-year career as a human resources manager, her active role in her church and community, and her volunteer work in job coaching and mental health advocacy. It directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy of the resolution to Ms. Howard as a gesture of appreciation for her contributions to her family and community.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Maya T. Prabhu for her outstanding work with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution as a statehouse reporter covering Georgia government and politics; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 23, 2026, as DeKalb Day at the Georgia state capitol to honor DeKalb County's contributions to the state. The resolution recognizes the county's historical significance, economic importance, and diverse community, highlighting its role in education, healthcare, and innovation. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of DeKalb County's legacy and achievements. The Senate has already read and adopted this measure, which will be distributed to the public and press.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the United States Women's National Ice Hockey Team for their historic gold medal victory at the 2026 Winter Olympics; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Ralph David Abernathy Sr., a prominent civil rights leader and close associate of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The resolution formally recognizes his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement, including his leadership in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, his role as co-founder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and his service as SCLC president after Dr. King's assassination. It expresses the Senate's condolences for his passing and authorizes the distribution of a copy of the resolution to his family. The measure is a commemorative action that does not create new laws or policies but serves to acknowledge his historical significance.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create and establish in DeKalb County, Georgia, districts from which the members of the County Board of Education of DeKalb County shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, so as to provide provisions governing the use of third party search firms in selecting a superintendent; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Atlanta Children's Day Shelter for 40 years of service to Georgia's children and families; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors Master Sergeant Melissa Calvert-Shropshire for her dedicated service to the United States Army and the State of Georgia. The bill recognizes her military career spanning from 1999, including deployments to Kuwait and Iraq, and her current role as a Senior Human Resources Sergeant in Decatur, Georgia. It formally commends her contributions to national security and expresses appreciation for her leadership and commitment to public service. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the document to Master Sergeant Calvert-Shropshire.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally commends Phenola Culbreath, a pioneering African American flight attendant from Atlanta. The resolution honors her historic career as one of the first Black employees at Southern Bell and one of the first Black stewardesses hired by Delta Air Lines, where she served for 36 years. It recognizes her achievements in breaking racial barriers in the workforce and her contributions to civil rights through her professional service. The Senate resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide an official copy of the commendation to Ms. Culbreath.