SR37: SR37 Haythorn, Martha; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Martha Haythorn, who turned 25 on January 27, 2025, for her work in disability advocacy and public service. The resolution describes her background: she hosted a Zoom show interviewing state legislators about disability policy, graduated from Georgia Tech's Excel program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and serves on the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities. It also notes she works as the Senate's assistant anteroom clerk, a position tied to a state law promoting inclusive employment for people with disabilities. The Senate formally commends and congratulates her and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send her a copy of the resolution.

• Formally commends and congratulates Martha Haythorn on her 25th birthday for her service to her family and the state.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Martha Haythorn.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement of the Senate's recognition.

The resolution directly names and honors Martha Haythorn. It also references the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities, the ARC of Georgia, Georgia Tech's Excel program, and the Georgia Senate, where she works as assistant anteroom clerk.

The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical significance is limited to publicly recognizing one individual's advocacy work and her employment role within the Georgia Senate.

• The whereas clauses describe Haythorn's birth date, her disability policy advocacy work, and her education at Georgia Tech's Excel program.
• The whereas clauses note her role on the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities and her Senate staff position created under SB 384.
• The resolved clause commends and congratulates her and wishes her continued health and happiness.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her a copy of the resolution.

1. 2025-01-27Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-01-24Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)Primary sponsor
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
• Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
• John Kennedy (R, SD-018)

• disability advocacy
• Georgia Senate
• ceremonial resolution
• developmental disabilities