SR416: SR416 Techbridge Day; recognize March 17, 2025

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It commends Techbridge Inc., a nonprofit founded in 2000 that provides technology support to other organizations working on hunger relief, social justice, workforce development, and homelessness, on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. The resolution formally designates March 17, 2025, as Techbridge Day at the state capitol. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Techbridge Inc. The resolution does not create any new programs, funding, or legal requirements; it is an honorary statement by the Senate.

• Commends Techbridge Inc. for its work over the past 25 years supporting nonprofits through technology and strategic assistance.
• Recognizes March 17, 2025, as Techbridge Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Techbridge Inc.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a commendatory resolution rather than legislation.

Techbridge Inc., its leadership, staff, and partner organizations are the direct subjects of this honor. The resolution has no regulatory or financial effect on the general public, businesses, or other Georgia institutions.

The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians; it is a public statement of recognition. Its significance is symbolic, giving Techbridge Inc. formal acknowledgment from the Georgia Senate for its nonprofit technology and anti-poverty work over 25 years.

• The whereas clauses describe Techbridge Inc.'s founding in 2000 and its four program areas: Hunger Relief, Social Justice, Workforce Development, and Homelessness.
• The resolved clause formally commends Techbridge Inc. on its 25th anniversary and designates March 17, 2025, as Techbridge Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Techbridge Inc.

1. 2025-03-20Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-03-18Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)Primary sponsor
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)

• Techbridge Inc.
• Senate resolution
• nonprofit recognition
• state capitol ceremony