SR479: SR479 Atlanta Postal Credit Union; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate marking the 100th anniversary of Atlanta Postal Credit Union (APCU). It recounts that APCU was founded in 1925 and was the first credit union chartered in Georgia, and it praises the organization for a century of serving postal workers, their families, and the broader community. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply has the Senate formally recognize and commend APCU for its history, growth, and community involvement, and it directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for the credit union as a keepsake.

• Formally recognizes and commends Atlanta Postal Credit Union on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
• States factual background about APCU, including its 1925 founding and status as the first credit union chartered in Georgia.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Atlanta Postal Credit Union.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement of the Senate's views.

The resolution directly names Atlanta Postal Credit Union, its members, and postal workers it has historically served. It has no legal effect on other individuals, businesses, or government agencies in Georgia.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequence; it does not alter banking rules, credit union regulation, or state funding. Its practical effect is symbolic, giving APCU official recognition from the Georgia Senate for its 100-year history of service.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe APCU's 1925 founding and its status as the first credit union chartered in Georgia.
• The resolved clause has the Senate recognize and commend APCU on its 100th anniversary and wish it continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to APCU.

1. 2025-03-28Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-03-27Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)Primary sponsor
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)

• credit unions
• Atlanta Postal Credit Union
• ceremonial resolution
• Georgia Senate