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Senate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

SR142: SR142 Turner, Megan; recognize

Last action February 6, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted

A Senate resolution honors Megan Turner, named the Department of Community Supervision's 2024 Employee of the Year, for her seven years of service to Georgia.

In plain language

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Megan Turner, an employee of the Georgia Department of Community Supervision, for being named the department's 2024 Employee of the Year. The resolution describes her seven years of service and praises her for embodying the department's core values of selfless service, accountability, integrity, teamwork, and professional development. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Turner as a keepsake honoring her recognition.

What the bill does

  • Formally recognizes and commends Megan Turner for being named the Department of Community Supervision's 2024 Employee of the Year.
  • States that Turner has served the State of Georgia for seven years in her role with the department.
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Turner.
  • Extends the Senate's best wishes to Turner for continued success in her career.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names Megan Turner, an employee of the Georgia Department of Community Supervision. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who is directed to prepare a copy for her.

Why it matters

This resolution carries no legal or policy effect; it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is symbolic, giving Turner and the Department of Community Supervision formal recognition from the Georgia Senate.

Key provisions

  • The preamble notes the Department of Community Supervision began operations on July 1, 2015, under House Bill 310.
  • The resolved clause formally recognizes and commends Megan Turner for her 2024 Employee of the Year honor and wishes her continued success.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Turner.

Status timeline

  1. 2025-02-06Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
  2. 2025-02-05Senate Hopper (Senate)

Sponsors

  • John Kennedy (R, SD-018)Primary sponsor

Topics

  • ceremonial resolution
  • Department of Community Supervision
  • employee recognition
  • Georgia Senate

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