SR376: SR376 Pellegrini, Larry; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Larry Pellegrini, described as the first openly gay lobbyist at the Georgia State Capitol, for more than 30 years of advocacy work. The resolution recounts his history, including early work on sodomy law reform, participation in the Cracker Barrel employment discrimination protest campaign, and his roles as executive director of the Georgia Rural Urban Summit and as a board member of the Georgia Stonewall Democrats. It formally commends him and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for him. It does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute.

• Formally recognizes and commends Larry Pellegrini for over 30 years of LGBTQ rights and progressive advocacy in Georgia.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Pellegrini.
• Extends the Senate's best wishes to Pellegrini for future health and happiness.
• Makes no change to any Georgia statute, program, or funding; it is purely a commendation.

The resolution directly names and honors Larry Pellegrini. It also involves the Georgia Senate and the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with preparing a ceremonial copy for distribution to him.

This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians; it does not change any law, program, or funding. Its significance is symbolic, publicly acknowledging Pellegrini's decades of advocacy work in Georgia's LGBTQ rights and progressive political history.

• The whereas clauses describe Pellegrini's background, including his early work on sodomy law reform and his role as the first openly gay lobbyist at the Georgia State Capitol.
• The resolution notes his participation in the Cracker Barrel campaign against employment discrimination and his leadership roles with the Georgia Rural Urban Summit and Georgia Stonewall Democrats.
• The resolving clause states the Senate's formal recognition and commendation of Pellegrini.
• A final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to him.

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• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)Primary sponsor
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)

• LGBTQ rights
• Georgia Senate resolution
• civic recognition
• political history