Georgia CommonsSR 1089: Parent, Senator Elena; recognize and commend
Last action April 2, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Senator Elena Parent for her public service in the Georgia General Assembly as she retires from the Senate.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring Senator Elena Parent, who represents the 44th Senate District covering parts of DeKalb and Clayton counties. It recounts her legislative career, including her committee assignments and leadership as chair of the Senate Democratic Caucus, as well as her community involvement outside the Senate. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the Senate's recognition of Parent's service and congratulates her on her retirement, directing the Secretary of the Senate to provide her with an official copy of the resolution as a keepsake.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Senator Elena Parent for her service in the Georgia Senate.
- Congratulates Parent on her retirement from the Senate and extends well wishes for her future.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Parent.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory changes; it is a purely ceremonial statement by the Senate.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Senator Elena Parent. It has no legal or practical effect on other Georgians, state agencies, or businesses.
Why it matters
This resolution has no impact on Georgia law or daily life for residents. Its significance is symbolic, formally marking Senator Parent's retirement and recording the Senate's appreciation of her legislative career in the official record.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses summarize Parent's biography, including her 2014 election, district representation, and committee memberships on Education and Youth, Judiciary, Appropriations, and Government Oversight.
- The resolved clause formally commends Parent for her public service and congratulates her on retirement.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide Parent with a copy of the resolution.
From the bill
“Senator Elena Parent has served with honor and distinction with the Georgia State Senate, and her vision and unyielding commitment to excellence will be sorely missed upon the occasion of her retirement”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
- Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
- David Lucas (D, SD-026)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
Topics
- legislative honors
- Georgia Senate
- retirement recognition
- DeKalb County