--- title: SR 1087. McCullom, Maggie; recognize and commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr1087 cite_as: SR 1087, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1087 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1087.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1087/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74606 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/sr1086.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1088.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1087.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 1087 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: - RaShaun Kemp - Sally Harrell - Harold Jones - Randal Mangham - Chuck Payne text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1087/2025 upstream_id: 2140129 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - senior athletics - community recognition - Fulton County - Georgia Senate resolution --- # SR 1087. McCullom, Maggie; recognize and commend ## Text Senate Resolution 1087 By: Senators Kemp of the 38th, Harrell of the 40th, Jones II of the 22nd, Mangham of the 55th and Payne of the 54th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Maggie McCullom for her outstanding contributions to senior athletics and community wellness in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the State of Georgia values the strength, resilience, and continued contributions of its senior citizens, who play a vital role in shaping healthy, active, and connected communities; and WHEREAS, Maggie McCullom has demonstrated extraordinary dedication to both public service and athletics, serving the citizens of Fulton County for over 48 years through her work with the Fulton County Government and the Fulton County Board of Education; and WHEREAS, following her retirement and recovery from a life-altering accident in downtown Atlanta, Ms. McCullom found renewed strength through swimming and began her journey in senior athletics in 2015; and WHEREAS, since that time, Ms. McCullom has earned numerous accolades through her participation in the Georgia Golden Games and National Senior Games, receiving multiple gold, silver, and placement honors across a variety of sports including swimming, basketball, track and field, and more; and WHEREAS, 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; and WHEREAS, Ms. McCullom has proudly represented the State of Georgia on the national stage, including being selected to carry the Georgia state flag during the opening ceremony of the National Senior Games; and WHEREAS, her participation in competitions across the nation, including Alabama, New Mexico, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Iowa, has brought recognition to Georgia while inspiring seniors to embrace healthy and active lifestyles; and WHEREAS, Ms. McCullom continues to advocate for increased participation, visibility, and support for senior athletes, including the vision of hosting future National Senior Games in Georgia and expanding opportunities statewide; and WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to recognize individuals like Ms. McCullom who exemplify perseverance, leadership, and a commitment to lifelong wellness. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend Maggie McCullom for her outstanding achievements, leadership, and dedication to promoting health, wellness, and athletic excellence among seniors in the State of Georgia. 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 Maggie McCullom. ## 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 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. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-04-02) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-04-02) - Sponsors: RaShaun Kemp, Sally Harrell, Harold Jones, Randal Mangham, Chuck Payne - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74606 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1087.md?full=1