Georgia CommonsSR 1022: 2026 Walk for Peace; honor
Last action March 25, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the 2026 Walk for Peace, a 2,300-mile walking pilgrimage led by Buddhist monks from Texas to Washington, D.C., that ended in February 2026.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate, not a change to any law. It recognizes the 2026 Walk for Peace, described as a 2,300-mile spiritual and patriotic walk that began at a Buddhist center in Fort Worth, Texas, and passed through nine states before ending near the White House in Washington, D.C. on February 11, 2026. The resolution states that the walk was led by Bhikkhu Pannakara along with 19 Buddhist monks and a dog named Aloka, and that its purpose was to promote compassion, unity, and community healing. The Senate formally honors the walk and its participants and directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press.
What the bill does
- Formally honors the 2026 Walk for Peace and extends the Georgia Senate's best wishes to its participants.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
- Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition.
Who it affects
This mainly affects the people who took part in the 2026 Walk for Peace, including Bhikkhu Pannakara and the accompanying Buddhist monks, as well as members of the Georgia Senate who are recording their recognition of the event.
Why it matters
Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it does not change any rights, rules, or funding for Georgians. Its main effect is public recognition of the walk and its participants, with copies distributed to the public and press.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the walk's route, distance, leadership, and stated purpose of promoting compassion and unity.
- The first resolving clause has the Senate honor the 2026 Walk for Peace and wish its participants future health and happiness.
- The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
From the bill
“the 2026 Walk for Peace was a 2,300-mile spiritual and patriotic pilgrimage that began at the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth, Texas, and traveled on foot through nine states to the White House in Washington, D.C.”
“the members of this body honor the 2026 Walk for Peace and extend sincere best wishes to all its participants for future health and happiness.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
- Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Walk for Peace
- Georgia Senate
- Buddhist pilgrimage