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Senate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

SR 1092: Harbison, Senator Ed; recognize and commend

Last action April 2, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted

A Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Senator Ed Harbison for his public service in the Georgia General Assembly and congratulates him on his retirement.

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In plain language

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Senator Ed Harbison for his years of service in the Georgia State Senate, praising his leadership, integrity, and dedication to Georgia citizens. The resolution formally commends Harbison's public service, congratulates him on his retirement, and wishes him continued health and happiness. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Harbison as a keepsake. The resolution has no regulatory or funding effect; it exists solely to honor an individual senator.

What the bill does

  • Formally recognizes and commends Senator Ed Harbison for his public service in the Georgia Senate.
  • Congratulates Harbison on his retirement from the Senate.
  • Extends the Senate's best wishes to Harbison for continued health and happiness.
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Harbison.

Who it affects

This resolution primarily concerns Senator Ed Harbison himself. It also involves the Georgia Senate as a body, which formally adopts the tribute, and the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with distributing a copy to him.

Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic, marking the Senate's formal acknowledgment of a colleague's retirement and years of service, and providing him a keepsake record of that recognition.

Key provisions

  • The resolving clause commends Senator Ed Harbison for his public service and congratulates him on his retirement.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Harbison.

From the bill

“the members of this body recognize and commend Senator Ed Harbison for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia”

This is the resolution's core statement honoring Harbison's service.

Status timeline

  1. 2026-04-02Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
  2. 2026-03-31Senate Hopper (Senate)

Sponsors

  • Donzella James (D, SD-028)Primary sponsor
  • 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)
  • David Lucas (D, SD-026)
  • Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)

Topics

  • Georgia Senate
  • legislative tribute
  • Ed Harbison
  • retirement recognition

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