--- title: SR 1071. Trott, Austin; recognize and commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr1071 cite_as: SR 1071, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1071 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1071.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1071/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74589 date: 2026-03-31 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/sr1070.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1072.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1071.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 1071 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: Senate bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-03-31 last_action: Senate Read and Adopted sponsors: - Blake Tillery - Larry Walker - Jason Anavitarte - Ed Harbison - Chuck Payne - John Albers - Marty Harbin - Nan Orrock - Billy Hickman - Sam Watson - Chuck Hufstetler - Bill Cowsert - Clint Dixon - Max Burns - Bo Hatchett - Donzella James - Mike Hodges - Jason T. Dickerson - Shawn Still - Greg Dolezal - Michael Rhett - Brian Strickland - Sally Harrell - Sonya Halpern - RaShaun Kemp - Gail Davenport - Harold Jones - Kim Jackson - Elena Parent - Randy Robertson - Steven McNeel - Drew Echols - Steve Gooch - Timothy Bearden - David Lucas - Ricky Williams - Carden Summers - Nikki Merritt - Russ Goodman text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1071/2025 upstream_id: 2139179 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - legislative resolution - Georgia State Senate - commendation --- # SR 1071. Trott, Austin; recognize and commend ## Text Senate Resolution 1071 By: Senators Tillery of the 19th, Walker III of the 20th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Harbison of the 15th, Payne of the 54th and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Austin Trott on his 10-year work anniversary with the Georgia State Senate; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Austin Trott has diligently served the Georgia State Senate for a decade, beginning his career in 2015 as a senate aide for Senator Hunter Hill and continuing his tenure with the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office; and WHEREAS, through years of dedication and expertise, he has served as a principal program analyst and, now, as deputy director since 2023, demonstrating incredible leadership and commitment to the legislative process; and WHEREAS, a graduate of Georgia State University, he holds both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in political science and government; and WHEREAS, throughout his career, Austin Trott has been recognized for his ability to navigate the complexities of legislative sessions, often finding himself at the center of high-pressure situations with professionalism and composure; and WHEREAS, he values collaboration and has fostered strong working relationships both within the Senate and with budgeting staff across other states, contributing to a collegial and effective work environment; and WHEREAS, he played a key role in the creation of the apprenticeship program at the Technical College System of Georgia, an accomplishment that reflects his commitment to workforce development and public service innovation; and WHEREAS, he is a complete joy to work with due to the guidance he offers to others and his ability to remain positive in all circumstances; and WHEREAS, he is supported by his family, including his wife, Amanda, and their son, Lucas, who are his pride and joy. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend Austin Trott for his 10 years of outstanding service to the Georgia State Senate and his continued leadership within the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office. 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 Austin Trott. ## 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 Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Austin Trott, deputy director of the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office, for 10 years of service to the Georgia State Senate. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia State Senate, not a change to any law. It honors Austin Trott, who began working for the Senate in 2015 as an aide to Senator Hunter Hill and has since worked in the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office, rising to deputy director in 2023. The resolution recounts his education at Georgia State University, his role helping create an apprenticeship program at the Technical College System of Georgia, and his family. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for Trott, which is the only concrete action the text requires. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Austin Trott for 10 years of service to the Georgia State Senate. - States the Senate's commendation of his continued leadership within the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Austin Trott. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic statement by the Senate. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names Austin Trott, a Senate Budget and Evaluation Office staff member, and references his family. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare a copy for distribution. It has no effect on the public at large. ### Why it matters This resolution has no practical impact on Georgia residents, businesses, or agencies. Its significance is limited to publicly honoring a longtime legislative staff member and formally documenting the Senate's appreciation for his work. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Trott's 10-year career, starting as a senate aide in 2015 and becoming deputy director of the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office in 2023. - The resolved clause has the Senate recognize and commend Trott for his service and leadership. - A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Trott. - The resolution contains no funding, penalties, or changes to Georgia statutes. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-31) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-03-31) - Sponsors: Blake Tillery, Larry Walker, Jason Anavitarte, Ed Harbison, Chuck Payne, John Albers, Marty Harbin, Nan Orrock, Billy Hickman, Sam Watson, Chuck Hufstetler, Bill Cowsert, Clint Dixon, Max Burns, Bo Hatchett, Donzella James, Mike Hodges, Jason T. Dickerson, Shawn Still, Greg Dolezal, Michael Rhett, Brian Strickland, Sally Harrell, Sonya Halpern, RaShaun Kemp, Gail Davenport, Harold Jones, Kim Jackson, Elena Parent, Randy Robertson, Steven McNeel, Drew Echols, Steve Gooch, Timothy Bearden, David Lucas, Ricky Williams, Carden Summers, Nikki Merritt, Russ Goodman - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74589 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1071.md?full=1