SR420: SR420 Global Sisters Speak Network; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes the Global Sisters Speak Network, an organization founded by Sebrena Sumrah-Kelly, for its work fostering a global community of women and girls and helping them find success in business and community life. The resolution describes Sumrah-Kelly's background as a global influencer, TV and radio host, producer, motivational speaker, and life coach, and notes her role as founder and president of Caribbean and American Global Business Connections. It states that the Senate commends the network for its contributions on behalf of women worldwide and wishes it continued success. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization.

• Formally recognizes and commends the Global Sisters Speak Network on behalf of the Georgia Senate for its work supporting women worldwide.
• States the Senate's best wishes for the organization's continued success.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to the Global Sisters Speak Network.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a commendatory resolution rather than legislation.

The resolution directly names the Global Sisters Speak Network and its founder, Sebrena Sumrah-Kelly. It has no legal effect on the general public, businesses, or government agencies, since it is a symbolic honor rather than a law.

The resolution has no practical or legal effect on Georgians; it does not create funding, rules, or requirements. Its significance is symbolic, giving official Senate recognition to an organization and its founder for their community and business empowerment work.

• The whereas clauses describe the Global Sisters Speak Network's mission and Sebrena Sumrah-Kelly's background as its founder.
• The resolved clause formally commends the organization for its contributions on behalf of women worldwide.
• A further resolved clause instructs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the organization.

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

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

• ceremonial resolution
• women's empowerment
• Georgia Senate honors
• community recognition