SR521: SR521 Floyd, Leonard; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring Leonard Floyd, an Atlanta native who played football at Dodge County High School and the University of Georgia before entering the NFL. The resolution recounts his career highlights, including his selection by the Chicago Bears in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft, his years with the Los Angeles Rams, and his role in the Rams' Super Bowl LVI victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. The resolution also notes his 2023 return to Georgia as a member of the Atlanta Falcons. It does not change any Georgia law; it simply expresses the Senate's recognition and commendation of Floyd's athletic accomplishments and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide him a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Leonard Floyd for his athletic career and accomplishments in the NFL.
• States the Senate's praise for his role in the Los Angeles Rams' Super Bowl LVI victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.
• Notes his return to Georgia in 2023 as a member of the Atlanta Falcons and extends best wishes for continued success.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Leonard Floyd.

This resolution directly names and honors Leonard Floyd, a former University of Georgia and NFL player. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who is directed to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to him.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it does not change Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is symbolic, giving Leonard Floyd formal recognition from the Georgia Senate for his football career.

• The whereas clauses recount Floyd's high school, college, and NFL career, including his 2016 NFL Draft selection by the Chicago Bears.
• The whereas clauses describe his time with the Los Angeles Rams, including his Super Bowl LVI victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.
• The resolved clause formally commends Floyd for his athletic accomplishments and his return to Georgia with the Atlanta Falcons.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Floyd.

1. 2025-04-02Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-03-31Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)Primary sponsor
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Brandon Beach (R, SD-021)
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)

• Georgia Senate resolution
• Leonard Floyd
• Atlanta Falcons
• NFL recognition