SR61: SR61 McInally, Dr. Robert Gordon Ross; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It honors Dr. Robert Gordon Ross McInally, who joined the Rotary Club of South Queensferry, Scotland in 1984 and later served as President and Vice President of Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland. The resolution recounts his work partnering with Hope and Homes for Children to support Rwandan genocide orphans, his role as a patron of Trade-Aid, and his service as an ambassador for Bipolar UK. The Senate resolves to recognize and commend him for his service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to give him a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Robert Gordon Ross McInally for his humanitarian and Rotary International leadership work.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dr. McInally.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a purely honorary resolution.

This resolution directly names and honors Dr. Robert Gordon Ross McInally. It has no regulatory effect on the public, businesses, or government agencies, since it is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate.

Because this is a commendatory resolution, it does not change Georgia law, create funding, or impose any requirements. Its practical effect is limited to an official expression of recognition from the Senate and a keepsake copy for the honoree.

• The whereas clauses describe Dr. McInally's Rotary International leadership roles and his humanitarian work with Hope and Homes for Children and Trade-Aid.
• The resolving clause states the Senate's recognition and commendation of Dr. McInally for his service to those in need.
• A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Dr. McInally.

1. 2025-01-30Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-01-29Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)Primary sponsor
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)

• Senate resolution
• Rotary International
• humanitarian recognition
• ceremonial honors