SR186: SR186 Greater Augusta's Interfaith Coalition; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate honoring Greater Augusta's Interfaith Coalition (GAIC), a nonprofit interfaith organization founded in 1998 that represents more than 15 religious denominations. The resolution recounts the organization's history, including its expansion to more than 17 Georgia counties and into South Carolina, its work on childhood literacy, voting rights, and disaster relief after Hurricane Helene in 2024. The resolution does not change any Georgia law or provide funding. It simply states that the Senate recognizes and commends GAIC for its service and wishes it continued success, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the organization.

• Formally recognizes and commends Greater Augusta's Interfaith Coalition on behalf of the Georgia Senate for its community service.
• States the Senate's best wishes for the organization's continued growth and success.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, as a resolution of this kind is purely honorary.

The resolution directly names Greater Augusta's Interfaith Coalition, a nonprofit interfaith community service organization, and by extension the many Georgia and South Carolina communities and partner organizations it serves through voter engagement, disaster relief, and social services programs.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not fund the organization or change any Georgia statute. Its significance is symbolic, giving official Senate acknowledgment to the organization's community work, which may be used for public recognition or promotional purposes by the group.

• The whereas clauses describe GAIC's founding in 1998, its nonprofit status, and its representation of over 15 denominations and religious systems.
• The whereas clauses note GAIC's 2020 expansion to more than 17 Georgia counties and South Carolina and its focus areas, including civic engagement and healthcare.
• The whereas clauses describe GAIC's role as a Hurricane Helene Relief and Resource Center in 2024, providing food, housing, and grief counseling.
• The resolved clause formally recognizes and commends the organization for its service to the state.
• The final resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to GAIC.

1. 2025-02-13Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-12Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Max Burns (R, SD-023)Primary sponsor
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)

• Senate resolution
• community organizations
• Augusta Georgia
• interfaith service
• Hurricane Helene relief