SR505: SR505 El-Deiry, Rhea; congratulate

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a bill that changes state law. It recognizes the Midtown High School girls swim relay team in Fulton County for winning first place in the 400 Free Relay with a time of 3:31.75, breaking the school's previous record by seven seconds. The resolution names the four team members, including Rhea El-Deiry, and praises their athletic ability, dedication, and teamwork. The Senate formally congratulates El-Deiry for the win and wishes her continued success, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally congratulates Rhea El-Deiry on behalf of the Georgia Senate for winning first place in the 400 Free Relay.
• Recognizes the Midtown High School girls swim relay team, naming Dabney Bond, Katya Tumanova, and Sarah Paisley Owen alongside El-Deiry.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to El-Deiry.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or program.

This resolution directly names Rhea El-Deiry and her Midtown High School relay teammates. It has no legal effect on the broader public, schools, or government agencies beyond the ceremonial recognition described.

The resolution has no practical or legal effect on Georgians generally; it is a formal, symbolic honor from the state Senate marking a specific athletic achievement by a high school student and her teammates in Fulton County.

• The whereas clauses describe the Midtown High School girls swim relay team's first-place finish in the 400 Free Relay, with a record-breaking time of 3:31.75.
• The first resolving clause has the Senate congratulate Rhea El-Deiry specifically and wish her continued success.
• The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make an official copy available for distribution to El-Deiry.

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

• Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)Primary sponsor
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)

• legislative honors
• high school sports
• swimming
• Fulton County