Georgia CommonsSR 1087: McCullom, Maggie; recognize and commend
Last action April 2, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors Maggie McCullom of Fulton County for her decades of public service and her leadership in senior athletics, including founding Atlanta's first senior women's basketball team.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Maggie McCullom for over 48 years of public service with Fulton County Government and the Fulton County Board of Education, and for her achievements in senior athletics since 2015, when she began competing after recovering from a serious accident. The resolution highlights her medals in the Georgia Golden Games and National Senior Games, her founding of Atlanta's first senior women's basketball team in 2017 (which grew to eight teams), and her role carrying the Georgia state flag at a National Senior Games opening ceremony. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to give her a copy of the resolution as a keepsake.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Maggie McCullom for her public service career and her contributions to senior athletics in Georgia.
- Recounts her founding of Atlanta's first senior women's basketball team in 2017, which expanded to eight teams.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Ms. McCullom.
- Creates no new law, funding, or ongoing program; it is a one-time statement of recognition.
Who it affects
The resolution directly honors Maggie McCullom. It also reflects on Fulton County Government, the Fulton County Board of Education, and the broader community of senior athletes involved in the Georgia Golden Games and National Senior Games.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians. Its significance is symbolic: it publicly records the Georgia Senate's appreciation for one resident's long public service career and her work building athletic opportunities for senior women.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause states the Senate recognizes and commends Maggie McCullom for her achievements in senior wellness and athletics.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Ms. McCullom for her own records.
From the bill
“in 2017, Ms. McCullom founded the first senior women's basketball team in Atlanta, which has since grown into eight teams, creating opportunities for women across generations to remain active and engaged in sports”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
Topics
- senior athletics
- community recognition
- Fulton County
- Georgia Senate resolution