Georgia CommonsSR 1037: Poole, Bessie W.; recognize and commend
Last action March 27, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Bessie W. Poole for her 23 years of service at Georgia Power Company upon her retirement.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Bessie W. Poole, who worked for 23 years at Georgia Power Company as a Senior Support Specialist, for her professional service and her volunteer work with community organizations including Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Atlanta, and the Salvation Army Harbor Lights Women's Shelter. The resolution formally congratulates her on her retirement and wishes her continued health and happiness. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Poole herself. It does not create any new rights, funding, or legal requirements.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Bessie W. Poole for her 23 years of service at Georgia Power Company.
- Congratulates Poole on her retirement and extends the Senate's best wishes for her health and happiness.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Poole.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Bessie W. Poole, a retired Georgia Power Company employee. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond the ceremonial directive to the Secretary of the Senate.
Why it matters
This resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It creates a public, official record of the Georgia Senate's appreciation for one individual's career and community service but does not change any law, funding, or policy affecting the public.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Poole's 23-year career at Georgia Power Company and her community volunteer work.
- The resolved clause formally commends Poole and congratulates her on retirement.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Poole.
From the bill
“her 23 years of superlative service with Georgia Power Company”
“the members of this body recognize and commend Bessie W. Poole for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated service to the State of Georgia”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
Topics
- Senate resolution
- retirement recognition
- Georgia Power Company
- ceremonial legislation