SR421: SR421 White-Smith, Willene; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate recognizing Willene White-Smith. It describes her 34 years of service at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, where she managed the state's Uniform Crime Reporting and Family Violence Programs, overseeing crime data collected from more than 700 law enforcement agencies. It also highlights her education at Morris Brown College and her long involvement with alumni and historically Black college support organizations. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends White-Smith for her career and her volunteer work, and it directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Willene White-Smith for her 34 years of service at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
• States praise for her leadership roles in the Morris Brown College Alumni Association and related alumni groups.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to White-Smith.
• Extends the Senate's best wishes for her continued success but creates no legal requirements or funding.

The resolution directly names Willene White-Smith, a retired Georgia Bureau of Investigation employee and Morris Brown College alumna. It also references the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

This resolution is symbolic rather than legally binding. It does not create programs, spend money, or change any Georgia statute; its practical effect is a formal, on-the-record honor from the state Senate presented to White-Smith.

• The whereas clauses describe White-Smith's 34 years managing the GBI's Uniform Crime Reporting and Family Violence Programs, covering data from over 700 law enforcement agencies.
• The whereas clauses note her Bachelor of Science from Morris Brown College earned May 15, 1977, and further study at Oglethorpe University and Columbus Command College.
• The resolved clause formally commends her for her public service career and dedication to Morris Brown College.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to her.

1. 2025-03-20Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-03-19Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Donzella James (D, SD-028)Primary sponsor

• Georgia Senate resolution
• Georgia Bureau of Investigation
• Morris Brown College
• community recognition