SR400: SR400 Riley, Lynne; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia Senate. It recognizes Lynne Riley for 21 years of public service in Georgia government, including roles as a Fulton County Commissioner, State Representative, Revenue Commissioner, State Treasurer, and President of the Georgia Student Finance Commission. The resolution highlights her work leading the HOPE Scholarship Program and helping implement the GEORGIA MATCH direct college admissions program, and notes she was the first woman to hold the State Treasurer and Revenue Commissioner posts. It does not change any Georgia law; it formally commends Riley and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Lynne Riley for her public service to Georgia upon her retirement.
• States facts about her career, including service as Fulton County Commissioner, State Representative, Revenue Commissioner, State Treasurer, and Georgia Student Finance Commission President.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Lynne Riley.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement by the Senate.

The resolution directly names and honors Lynne Riley. It has no regulatory effect on the public, businesses, or government agencies, though it references programs like the HOPE Scholarship and the Georgia Student Finance Commission that serve Georgia college students.

This is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change, so it does not alter any Georgian's rights, obligations, or funding. Its practical effect is limited to publicly recognizing Riley's career and providing her a formal keepsake copy of the resolution.

• The whereas clauses recount Riley's 21 years of service in various Georgia government roles, including State Treasurer and Revenue Commissioner.
• The resolution notes she oversaw over $4.3 billion in HOPE Scholarship awards to 459,408 students as President of the Georgia Student Finance Commission.
• It credits her with helping implement the GEORGIA MATCH direct admissions program.
• The resolved clause formally commends Riley for her public service and wishes her success in retirement.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to Riley.

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

• John Albers (R, SD-056)Primary sponsor
• John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)

• retirement recognition
• HOPE Scholarship
• Georgia Student Finance Commission
• state government officials