Georgia CommonsSR 1090: Sims, Senator Freddie Powell; recognize and commend
Last action April 2, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution honors Senator Freddie Powell Sims of Georgia's 12th Senate District for her years of public service and congratulates her on her retirement.
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In plain language
This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia Senate recognizing Senator Freddie Powell Sims. It recounts her career, including her election to the Senate in 2008 after serving in the Georgia House from 2004 to 2008, and her representation of the 12th Senate District covering thirteen counties in southwest Georgia. The resolution lists her committee roles, including secretary of the Senate Committee on Education and Youth, and highlights legislative work such as shaping statewide dual enrollment policy and securing funding for Albany State University's Fine Arts Center and Georgia Southwestern State University's Center for Excellence. It concludes by commending her service, congratulating her on her retirement, and directing the Secretary of the Senate to provide her a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Senator Freddie Powell Sims for her public service in the Georgia General Assembly.
- Documents her legislative career, including her election in 2008 and prior House service from 2004 to 2008.
- Congratulates her on her retirement and extends wishes for her continued health and happiness.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Senator Sims.
Who it affects
This resolution directly concerns Senator Freddie Powell Sims and the Georgia Senate. It has no regulatory or legal effect on the public, agencies, or any other Georgians beyond formally honoring her service.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it does not change any law, funding, or requirement. Its significance is ceremonial, marking the retirement of a long serving state senator and formally recording her legislative contributions in the Senate's official record.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Senator Sims's election in 2008, her prior House service from 2004 to 2008, and the counties of the 12th Senate District she represents.
- The whereas clauses list her committee assignments, including secretary of the Education and Youth Committee and membership on several other Senate committees.
- The resolved clause formally commends her service and congratulates her on retirement.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
From the bill
“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
- Georgia Senate
- legislative honors
- Freddie Powell Sims
- retirement recognition