Sen. Elena Parent

Maddy summarySR 381 is a resolution recognizing March 2025 as Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month. It highlights that autoimmune diseases affect over 50 million Americans, disproportionately impacting women (80% of cases) and Black women, who face higher risks for conditions like lupus and sarcoidosis. The resolution aims to raise public and healthcare awareness about these diseases and their health disparities, particularly for Black women. As a symbolic measure, it does not create new laws or funding but encourages education and advocacy through public recognition.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 389) is a ceremonial Senate commendation for the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF) on its 25th anniversary. It recognizes the festival's role in fostering cultural understanding through film, highlighting its growth from 1,900 attendees in 2000 to over 38,600 by 2015. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply honors the AJFF's contributions to community dialogue and the arts. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate in March 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a Senate resolution (SR 382) recognizing and commending Principal Kimberly Gibbs for her leadership at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School. The resolution highlights her 10 years in school leadership, including a 6% increase in student math and English proficiency, an 18% enrollment rise, and initiatives like the "Prowler Pack" student advisory program. It formally praises her commitment to student success, equitable education, and her "connection before content" philosophy. The resolution has no binding effect - it simply expresses the Senate’s commendation and will be delivered to Principal Gibbs.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Valarie Wilson on her outstanding public service as a the Executive Director of the Georgia School Boards Association; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 376) recognizing Larry Pellegrini for his 30+ years of advocacy for LGBTQ equality in Georgia. It formally commends his work as the state's first openly gay lobbyist, his role in sodomy law reform, the Cracker Barrel campaign against employment discrimination, and his leadership with organizations like the Georgia Rural Urban Summit. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely symbolic, expressing the Senate's appreciation through a formal commendation. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or directly affect any legislation or constituents beyond honoring Pellegrini.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 368) recognizing Irish Minister Dara Calleary for his public service. It formally commends him for his roles as Minister for Social Protection and Rural Development, his 17-year tenure as a member of Ireland's parliament (Teachta Dála for Mayo), and his prior government positions. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely serves to acknowledge his career through a formal Senate commendation. It was adopted by the Senate on March 11, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 354) honoring the late Catherine Ann Smith, a Democratic political organizer and community activist who passed away on February 25, 2025. The resolution commemorates her life, noting her work in Michigan and Georgia with the Democratic Party and her dedication to progressive causes. It expresses the Georgia Senate's "deepest and most sincere regret" at her passing and directs that a copy be provided to her family. As a non-binding resolution, it has no policy impact and directly affects no individuals through legislative action.

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

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-2096.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Completion Special Schools Act," so as to lower the age of eligibility from 18 to 16 for certain students to be enrolled in a completion special school; to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution (SR 350) expresses condolences and honors the life of Alice Mae White Bussey, a former Georgia Labor Department federal representative and Atlanta Business League president, following her passing. It recognizes her career achievements, including being Georgia’s first female federal Labor Department representative, the first African American FTD florist in Atlanta, and her work advocating for women in the workforce. The resolution, adopted by the Georgia Senate on March 6, 2025, directs copies to her family and serves as a formal tribute to her legacy. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create policy changes or affect any legal obligations.