SR14: SR14 Trump, Donald J.; commend

This is a commendation resolution, a formal statement of praise, rather than a bill that changes Georgia law. The Georgia Senate uses it to honor Donald J. Trump following his November 5, 2024 re-election as the 47th President of the United States. The resolution lists reasons for the commendation, including his cabinet appointments, his 'America First' agenda, his first-term economic and energy policies, his judicial appointments including three Supreme Court justices, his foreign policy approach, and his immigration enforcement actions. It resolves that the Senate commends Trump for his re-election and policies and wishes him continued success, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

• Formally commends Donald J. Trump for winning re-election as the 47th President of the United States on November 5, 2024.
• Praises specific first-term actions such as judicial appointments, energy policy initiatives, and immigration enforcement measures like the border wall.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it has no legal or regulatory effect.

This resolution primarily affects the Georgia Senate itself as a formal expression of its members' views. It does not impose duties or create rights for any group of Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond directing the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies.

Because resolutions like this one do not change any law, the practical effect for Georgians is symbolic. It records the Georgia Senate's official position honoring a specific political figure and puts that statement into the public record for distribution to the press.

• The whereas clauses recount Trump's 2024 re-election, cabinet appointments, first-term economic and energy policies, judicial appointments, foreign policy record, and immigration enforcement actions.
• The resolving clause has the Senate commend Trump for his re-election and policies and extend best wishes for his continued leadership.
• A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.

1. 2025-01-16Senate Read and Referred (Senate)
2. 2025-01-15Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)Primary sponsor
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
• Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)

• commendation resolution
• Donald Trump
• Georgia Senate
• federal politics