Georgia CommonsSR 1045: Young, Andrea; recognize and commend
Last action March 27, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes and commends Andrea Young for her career as Executive Director of the ACLU of Georgia upon her retirement in spring 2026.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Andrea Young, who has led the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Georgia since January 2017, as she retires in spring 2026. The resolution recounts her work on voting rights, criminal justice reform, free speech, immigrant and reproductive rights, and civic education, as well as her earlier career including service as a legislative assistant to U.S. Senator Edward Kennedy and chief of staff to former Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her a copy of the resolution as a keepsake.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Andrea Young for her career leading the ACLU of Georgia and her broader civil rights work.
- States the Senate's appreciation and best wishes for her future after retirement.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Andrea Young.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic statement of the Senate's position.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Andrea Young, honoring her retirement. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, agencies, or organizations, though it references her work with the ACLU of Georgia, Georgia State University, and the Andrew J. Young Foundation.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not change any Georgia law, program, or funding. Its significance is symbolic, formally placing the Senate's recognition of Young's decades of civil rights and public policy work into the official record.
Key provisions
- Recites Andrea Young's tenure since January 2017 leading the ACLU of Georgia and her work on voting rights, criminal justice reform, and civil liberties.
- Notes her academic and nonprofit roles, including as adjunct professor at Georgia State University's Andrew Young School of Policy Studies and founding executive director of the Andrew J. Young Foundation.
- Resolves that the Senate recognizes and commends her contributions and wishes her success in future endeavors.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to her.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Andrea Young for her extraordinary contributions to civil rights advocacy, public policy leadership, and community empowerment”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
- Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
Topics
- civil rights
- ACLU of Georgia
- Georgia Senate resolution
- voting rights