SR78: SR78 Trocheck, Kathy Hogan; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Kathy Hogan Trocheck, who writes under the pen name Mary Kay Andrews, for her career as a journalist and later as a bestselling novelist. The resolution recounts her background, including a journalism degree from the University of Georgia, a 14 year newspaper career, and her transition to fiction writing in 1991. It lists many of her novels and notes her Georgia-based books have been translated into multiple languages. The Senate commends her for her accomplishments and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send her a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Kathy Hogan Trocheck, known as Mary Kay Andrews, for her literary career.
• Recounts her journalism background and her body of published novels and one cookbook.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
• Extends the Senate's best wishes for her continued health and happiness.

This resolution directly names and honors Kathy Hogan Trocheck (Mary Kay Andrews). It does not create obligations for the public, businesses, or government agencies beyond the Secretary of the Senate distributing a copy.

The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements; its practical effect is a formal statement of recognition from the Senate and a keepsake copy delivered to the honoree.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Trocheck's journalism career and her transition to writing fiction under her own name and later the pen name Mary Kay Andrews.
• The resolved clause states the Senate recognizes and commends her for her accomplishments.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to her.

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• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)Primary sponsor
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)

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