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Senate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

SR491: SR491 Duong, Cindy; recognize

Last action March 28, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted

A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes and commends Cindy Duong for her work promoting economic development in the City of Morrow, Georgia.

In plain language

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring an individual rather than a bill that changes state law. It states that the City of Morrow values economic growth, innovation, and community development, and credits Cindy Duong with helping promote local businesses, attract investment, and connect business leaders, government officials, and community members. The resolution formally recognizes and commends Cindy Duong as an 'Ambassador of Morrow in Economic Development' and extends the Senate's best wishes for her continued success. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her. It does not create any new law, funding, or regulation.

What the bill does

  • Formally recognizes and commends Cindy Duong as an 'Ambassador of Morrow in Economic Development' on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
  • Extends the Senate's best wishes to Cindy Duong for continued success in her work.
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Cindy Duong.
  • Does not change any Georgia statute, create funding, or impose any new legal requirement.

Who it affects

This resolution directly names and honors one individual, Cindy Duong, and references the City of Morrow, Georgia, its local businesses, government officials, and community members involved in the city's economic development efforts.

Why it matters

The resolution carries symbolic and ceremonial weight rather than practical legal effect. It publicly acknowledges an individual's community contributions but does not alter any Georgia law, create programs, or affect residents' rights or obligations.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe the City of Morrow's economic development goals and Cindy Duong's role in promoting local businesses and investment.
  • The resolved clause formally recognizes and commends Cindy Duong as an 'Ambassador of Morrow in Economic Development.'
  • A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Cindy Duong.

Status timeline

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

Sponsors

  • Elena Parent (D, SD-044)Primary sponsor
  • Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
  • Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
  • Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
  • Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
  • Donzella James (D, SD-028)

Topics

  • economic development
  • City of Morrow
  • Senate resolution
  • community recognition

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