SR502: SR502 Carter, Henry; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Henry Carter, a student at Midtown High School, for winning the GHSA 4A State Literary Championship in Domestic and International Extemporaneous Speaking. The resolution praises his hard work, sportsmanship, and skill, and formally commends him on behalf of the Senate. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for Carter, so he has an official record of the honor. It does not create any new rights, spending, or legal requirements.

• Formally commends Henry Carter for winning the GHSA 4A State Literary Championship in extemporaneous speaking.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Carter.
• Creates no new law, funding, or legal requirement; it is a symbolic honor only.

The resolution names Henry Carter, a student at Midtown High School, and involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

The resolution has no legal or practical effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is limited to formally honoring one student's academic achievement and giving him an official keepsake from the state Senate.

• The resolved clause recognizes and commends Henry Carter for winning the GHSA 4A State Literary Championship.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Carter.

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
• Georgia Senate resolution
• high school speech competition