SR281: SR281 James, Talmadge; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate recognizing Talmadge James, a staff member who worked in the Georgia House of Representatives for about 25 years, beginning in 1999. It highlights her service in the Governor's Floor Leader's Office and later the House Majority Leader's Office, and notes her retirement effective March 1, 2025. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends James for her service, congratulates her on retiring, and wishes her well. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Talmadge James for about 25 years of service to the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Congratulates her on her retirement, which the resolution states takes effect March 1, 2025.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Talmadge James.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement of appreciation.

The resolution directly names and honors Talmadge James, a former Georgia House of Representatives staff member. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who is directed to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical impact is limited to publicly recognizing one individual's decades of legislative staff service and providing her a keepsake copy of the Senate's tribute.

• The whereas clauses describe James's 25 years of service, starting April 1, 1999, and her roles in the Governor's Floor Leader's Office and House Majority Leader's Office.
• The first resolving clause has the Senate recognize and commend James and congratulate her on her retirement.
• The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to James.

1. 2025-02-27Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-26Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)Primary sponsor
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)

• legislative tribute
• Georgia Senate resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives staff
• retirement recognition