Sen. Bill Cowsert

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 12, 2025, as "Early Childhood Education Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It recognizes the work of early childhood educators, administrators, and staff who provide care and education for young children, particularly highlighting their role in supporting families and fostering early learning. The resolution encourages continued support for early childhood education programs to ensure access, quality, and sustainability, but it does not create new laws, allocate funding, or change existing policies. As a symbolic gesture, it has no direct regulatory or financial impact on any individuals or organizations.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-6-47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from the certificate of need program, so as to revise an exemption from certificate of need requirements concerning life plan communities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution symbolically designates February 12, 2025, as "Afterschool Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It does not create new laws or affect any specific groups or programs. The resolution acknowledges the value of afterschool programs through a series of supportive statements about their academic, mental health, and community benefits. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate on February 5, 2025, as a ceremonial gesture to highlight these programs.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution (SR 97) formally recognizes and commends Robert Wayne Mock Sr. for his 45-year career in Gwinnett County's judicial system, including roles as Recorder's Court Judge, State Court Judge, and State Court Chief Judge. It has no legal effect beyond ceremonial acknowledgment; the resolution directs the Senate Secretary to provide Mock Sr. with a copy of the resolution. The text highlights his service from 1976 through retirement in 2012, emphasizing his contributions to justice and community. No policy changes or affected parties are involved.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 6, 2025, as "Keep Georgia Beautiful Day" at the Georgia State Capitol. It formally recognizes the work of the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation and its network of local affiliates, which organize community cleanups, recycling programs, and beautification initiatives across Georgia. The resolution has no policy or funding provisions - it is purely a ceremonial acknowledgment of the foundation's annual volunteer efforts and community impact.

Maddy summarySR 100 is a Georgia Senate resolution honoring the late State Senator Vincent D. Fort, who served the 39th District from 1996 to 2017. It commemorates his legislative work, including authoring Georgia's first hate crimes law (2001) and the Georgia Fair Lending Act (2003), and directs the Senate to share the resolution with his family. This procedural resolution has no policy impact - it formally expresses the Senate's condolences and recognizes his legacy.

A RESOLUTION congratulating John Coen upon his induction to the Roswell High School Hall of Fame as well as the Georgia Dugout Baseball Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commends retiring Braselton Police Chief Terry Esco for 35 years of service, including growing the department from 1 to 23 officers and modernizing technology, training, and equipment. It recognizes his leadership as Public Safety Director, his role as Gwinnett Police Chiefs Association president, and his service on the GACP All-Hazard Council. The Senate formally expresses appreciation for his "care, courage, sympathy, and selfless dedication" to the community. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact beyond honoring his service.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SR 79) is a commemorative resolution passed by the Georgia Senate to honor Judge Dorothy Toth Beasley following her death in May 2024. It recognizes her historic role as Georgia’s first female appellate judge (appointed to the Georgia Court of Appeals in 1984) and the state’s first female chief judge (1995), highlighting her pioneering career in law, including arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court and her introduction of community service as a criminal sentence in Fulton County. The resolution expresses the Senate’s condolences to her family and acknowledges her contributions to justice, civic education, and community advocacy. As a symbolic gesture with no policy changes, it does not affect any laws or regulations.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the University of Georgia Block and Bridle Club on the occasion of its 50th Great Southland Stampede Rodeo; and for other purposes.