SR535: SR535 Rogers, Denney H.; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Denney H. Rogers, who has served as mayor of Ephesus, Georgia for 35 years without ever facing an opponent in an election, succeeding his father Lonnie L. Rogers, the city's first mayor. The resolution lists his accomplishments as mayor, including building a library, city hall, fire station, community center, and event barn, developing the city's water system and keeping the town debt-free, and planning a new Veteran's Park. It also notes his family's history in Ephesus and his service on several regional boards. The Senate formally commends him and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send him a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Denney H. Rogers for 35 years of service as mayor of Ephesus, Georgia.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Rogers.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than legislation.

The resolution directly names Denney H. Rogers, the mayor of Ephesus, Georgia, and references his family and the small community of Ephesus, which the text says has more than 400 residents.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians statewide. Its practical effect is limited to a formal, public honor for Rogers and a commemorative copy of the document delivered to him by the Senate.

• The whereas clauses describe Rogers's 35 years as mayor of Ephesus and his family's long history in the city.
• The whereas clauses detail civic projects he has led, including a library, city hall, fire station, community center, event barn, and water system improvements.
• The resolved clause formally commends Rogers for his service to Ephesus and the surrounding area.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Rogers.

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

• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)Primary sponsor
• John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)

• Senate resolution
• local government
• Ephesus Georgia
• civic recognition