--- title: SR 1083. Humphries, Zachary; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr1083 cite_as: SR 1083, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1083 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1083.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1083/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74602 date: 2026-04-02 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/sr1082.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1084.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1083.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 1083 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: Senate bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-04-02 last_action: Senate Read and Adopted sponsors: - Jaha Howard text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1083/2025 upstream_id: 2140124 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - commendation resolution - Georgia Senate - Dunwoody - DeKalb County - community service --- # SR 1083. Humphries, Zachary; commend ## Text Senate Resolution 1083 By: Senator Howard of the 35th A RESOLUTION Commending Zachary Humphries; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Zachary Humphries of Dunwoody, Georgia, has demonstrated a strong commitment to his community through service, civic engagement, and public involvement; and WHEREAS, he currently serves as a legislative aide to Senator Jaha Howard, supporting citizens of the 35th Senate District through constituent services, coordination with local councils and community organizations, and the organization of legislative town halls that bring together elected officials, community leaders, and residents; and WHEREAS, his dedication to civic engagement is further evidenced by his service as a local historian and History Committee board member with the Dunwoody Preservation Trust, where he preserves community history through educational tours, record digitization, and public outreach; and WHEREAS, he additionally serves DeKalb County as precinct manager of the Austin polling precinct and volunteers at Dunwoody's Lemonade Days festival; and WHEREAS, his commitment to service extends to his faith community at Park Avenue Baptist Church, where he serves as a food and housing coordinator, assisting with food distribution across the Greater Atlanta area, supporting efforts to provide shelter and resources for those in need, and maintaining the church's community garden and library; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this exemplary individual be appropriately honored during this special time. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend Zachary Humphries for his dedication to public service, civic engagement, and community leadership as well as extend the most sincere best wishes for continued success. 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 Zachary Humphries. ## 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 commends Zachary Humphries of Dunwoody for his work as a legislative aide and his community service across DeKalb County. ### Plain-language summary This resolution from the Georgia Senate honors Zachary Humphries, a resident of Dunwoody who works as a legislative aide to Senator Jaha Howard. The text lists his contributions, including constituent services, coordinating with local councils, and organizing town halls in the 35th Senate District. The resolution also recognizes his volunteer work, including his role as a local historian with the Dunwoody Preservation Trust, precinct manager for DeKalb County elections, and volunteer at Dunwoody's Lemonade Days festival. It notes his service at Park Avenue Baptist Church, where he coordinates food and housing assistance. The Senate formally commends him and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide him a copy of the resolution. This type of resolution has no legal effect on Georgia law; it is a formal statement of recognition. ### What it does - Formally commends Zachary Humphries for his public service and community leadership on behalf of the Georgia Senate. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Humphries. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition. ### Who it affects The resolution names and honors Zachary Humphries specifically. It also references Senator Jaha Howard's office, DeKalb County election administration, the Dunwoody Preservation Trust, and Park Avenue Baptist Church, where Humphries volunteers. ### Why it matters This resolution does not change any law or policy; its practical effect is limited to giving Humphries formal recognition from the Georgia Senate and a copy of the resolution for his records. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Humphries' work as a legislative aide, local historian, DeKalb County precinct manager, and church volunteer. - The resolved clause has the Senate commend Humphries for public service, civic engagement, and community leadership. - The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Humphries. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-04-02) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-04-02) - Sponsors: Jaha Howard - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74602 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1083.md?full=1