SR501: SR501 Keenan, Charlotte; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Charlotte Keenan, a student at Midtown High School, for winning the GHSA (Georgia High School Association) 4A State Literary Championship in Domestic and International Extemporaneous Speaking. The resolution's text praises her hard work, skill, and sportsmanship during the competition season. It formally states that the Senate commends her and wishes her future success, and it directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her to keep.

• Formally states that the Senate recognizes and commends Charlotte Keenan for her state championship win in extemporaneous speaking.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Charlotte Keenan.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a symbolic honor rather than a legal mandate.

The resolution directly names Charlotte Keenan, a student at Midtown High School, and involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is limited to publicly honoring an individual student's academic achievement and providing her with an official keepsake from the state Senate.

• The whereas clauses describe Charlotte Keenan's win at the GHSA 4A State Literary Championship and praise her skill and sportsmanship.
• The resolved clause formally recognizes and commends her and wishes her future success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to her.

1. 2025-03-31Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-03-28Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)Primary sponsor
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)

• student achievement
• academic competition
• Georgia Senate resolution
• GHSA literary championship