SR365: SR365 Cohen's of Alma; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring Cohen's of Alma, a retail store in Alma, Georgia, on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. It recounts the store's history, starting with founder Nathan Cohen, who immigrated from Eastern Europe in 1913 and later purchased a general store in Alma in 1924, through generations of family leadership and expansion. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states that the Senate recognizes and commends the business and the Cohen family, and it directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Cohen's of Alma as a keepsake.

• Formally recognizes Cohen's of Alma on its 100th anniversary as a business in Alma and Bacon County.
• Commends the Cohen family for a century of service and community engagement without creating any new law or funding.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Cohen's of Alma.

This resolution directly names Cohen's of Alma and the Cohen family, along with the Alma and Bacon County community the store has served. It has no regulatory or financial effect on any other individuals, businesses, or government agencies.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical effect is limited to creating an official Senate record praising the store and family, which the Secretary of the Senate will send to Cohen's of Alma as a commemorative document.

• The whereas clauses recount the store's history, including its founding in 1924 by Nathan Cohen and later expansions under his son Jerald and grandson Mark.
• The resolved clause formally recognizes Cohen's of Alma on its 100th anniversary and commends the Cohen family for a century of community service.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Cohen's of Alma.

1. 2025-03-10Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-03-06Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)Primary sponsor

• local business recognition
• Bacon County
• Senate resolution
• Georgia history