--- title: SR 1044. Silos, Michelle; recognize and commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr1044 cite_as: SR 1044, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1044 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1044.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1044/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74436 date: 2026-03-27 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1043.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1045.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1044.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 1044 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: Senate bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-03-27 last_action: Senate Read and Adopted sponsors: - Larry Walker - Jason Anavitarte - Harold Jones text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1044/2025 upstream_id: 2138407 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - Georgia Senate - legislative staff recognition - ceremonial resolution --- # SR 1044. Silos, Michelle; recognize and commend ## Text Senate Resolution 1044 By: Senators Walker III of the 20th, Anavitarte of the 31st and Jones II of the 22nd A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Michelle Silos; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Michelle Silos has served with distinction as a participant in the Senate Intern Program for two consecutive years, demonstrating exceptional dedication, professionalism, and a strong commitment to public service; and WHEREAS, during her tenure as a reception aide, Michelle Silos has exemplified excellence in every aspect of her role, ensuring the seamless operation of the Senate front office and serving as a welcoming and reliable presence to members, staff, and visitors alike; and WHEREAS, she has played an integral role in coordinating and supporting special presentations and events, helping to ensure that Senate functions run smoothly and efficiently; and WHEREAS, Michelle Silos has gone above and beyond in her responsibilities, serving as a trusted and dependable right hand to the Senate Staffing Department and consistently demonstrating initiative, attention to detail, and a willingness to assist wherever needed; and WHEREAS, her work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to excellence have distinguished her as one of the most outstanding reception aides of the legislative session; and WHEREAS, in recognition of her exceptional performance and dedication, Michelle Silos has been selected to continue her service as a legislative assistant, becoming a permanent and valued member of the Senate team. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend Michelle Silos for her exemplary service and extend their sincere congratulations on her well-deserved appointment as a legislative assistant. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Michelle Silos. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Senate resolution recognizes and commends Michelle Silos for her two years of service in the Senate Intern Program and her new permanent role as a legislative assistant. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a formal honor from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Michelle Silos for serving two consecutive years in the Senate Intern Program, where she worked as a reception aide handling front office duties, greeting members, staff, and visitors, and helping coordinate special Senate events. The resolution commends her work ethic and dedication, notes that she has been selected to continue on as a legislative assistant, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. It does not create, change, or repeal any Georgia statute. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Michelle Silos for two years of service in the Senate Intern Program. - States that the Senate congratulates her on being selected as a permanent legislative assistant. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Michelle Silos. - Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement by the Senate. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors Michelle Silos, a Senate reception aide and incoming legislative assistant. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who is directed to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her. ### Why it matters This resolution has no practical effect on Georgia law, funding, or residents. It serves as an official, public statement of appreciation for one Senate employee's service, and provides her with a formal keepsake copy of the Senate's commendation. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Michelle Silos's two years as a Senate intern and reception aide and her role supporting Senate events and staffing. - The resolving clause formally commends her and congratulates her on her appointment as a legislative assistant. - A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her with a copy of the resolution. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-27) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-03-27) - Sponsors: Larry Walker, Jason Anavitarte, Harold Jones - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74436 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1044.md?full=1