Georgia CommonsSR 1039: 23rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration by the Daughters of Mary Magdalene; recognize; Sims, Melonie; commend
Last action March 27, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes the Daughters of Mary Magdalene's 23rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration in Savannah and commends Melonie Sims as a 2026 celebration honoree.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors the Daughters of Mary Magdalene, a Savannah nonprofit that has held Juneteenth celebrations for more than 23 years, making it the longest-running Juneteenth celebration in the city. The resolution also commends Melonie Sims, a Savannah native and community volunteer, as a 2026 Juneteenth Celebration Honoree. The text describes the group's mission of offering educational materials, mentoring, and oral history programs, and this year's celebration theme, 'Rebuild, Reconstruct and Re-Educate!' It recounts Sims's background, including her church and community service, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the organization and to Sims.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes the Daughters of Mary Magdalene for organizing Savannah's 23rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration.
- Commends Melonie Sims by name as a 2026 Juneteenth Celebration Honoree for her community and church service.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the organization and to Sims.
- Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a symbolic statement of recognition by the Senate.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the Daughters of Mary Magdalene, a Savannah nonprofit, and Melonie Sims, a community volunteer being honored. It has no broader legal effect on other Georgians or institutions.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences; its significance is symbolic, giving official Senate recognition to a long-running community celebration and to an individual volunteer's local service, which can be preserved and shared as a formal honor.
Key provisions
- The resolution's preamble explains Juneteenth's historical significance and the mission of the Daughters of Mary Magdalene nonprofit.
- It states the resolution language recognizing and commending both the organization and Melonie Sims.
- It directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for distribution to the honorees.
From the bill
“it is abundantly fitting and proper to recognize the Daughters of Mary Magdalene for presenting the longest-serving Juneteenth celebration in Savannah, of more than 23 years, and commend Melonie Sims as a 2026 Juneteenth Celebration Honoree.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
Topics
- Juneteenth
- Savannah community
- legislative commendation
- Georgia Senate resolution