SR494: SR494 O'Connor, Daniel; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a bill that changes state law. It recognizes Daniel O'Connor for his long career in legislative analysis, policy research, and redistricting work in Georgia, including his service with the Georgia Republican Party and the Georgia House of Representatives Reapportionment Office. The resolution credits O'Connor with helping analyze voting patterns and demographics during multiple redistricting cycles, including the shift to single-member districts after 2006 and adjustments following the 2010 census. It formally commends him for his contributions to the state and extends congratulations on his birthday, March 25. The Secretary of the Senate is directed to provide him with a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Daniel O'Connor for his career in legislative redistricting and reapportionment work in Georgia.
• States congratulations to O'Connor on his birthday, March 25, 1963.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to O'Connor.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it has no legal or regulatory effect.

This resolution directly names only Daniel O'Connor, a former redistricting and legislative analysis staffer who worked with the Georgia Republican Party and the Georgia House of Representatives Reapportionment Office. It has no effect on the public.

The resolution has no practical effect on Georgia law, residents, or government operations. It serves solely as a formal, symbolic tribute from the Senate to an individual for his past professional service.

• The whereas clauses describe O'Connor's career, including work with the Georgia Republican Party and the Georgia House of Representatives Reapportionment Office.
• The resolved clause formally commends O'Connor for his contributions to redistricting and reapportionment and congratulates him on his birthday.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to O'Connor.

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

• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)Primary sponsor
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Brandon Beach (R, SD-021)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)

• redistricting
• legislative resolution
• Georgia Senate
• ceremonial honor