Georgia CommonsSR 1106: James, Laura; recognize and commend
Last action April 2, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes and commends Laura James for her decade of service and leadership at The UPS Foundation as she retires.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate honoring Laura James, who has worked with The UPS Foundation since 2010. The resolution recounts her contributions, including coordinating coat drives that collected over 50,000 coats, organizing more than 40 volunteer events, completing over 600 personal volunteer hours, and overseeing regions that together logged more than 450,000 volunteer hours. It also notes her work building partnerships with organizations like the American Cancer Society, Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program, New York Urban League, and New York Scores, and her steady leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Senate formally commends her service and congratulates her on her retirement, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her with a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Laura James for her service and leadership with The UPS Foundation since 2010.
- Congratulates her on her retirement and extends wishes for future health and happiness.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Laura James.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory changes; it is a symbolic statement by the Senate.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Laura James, an employee of The UPS Foundation, and references community partner organizations such as the American Cancer Society, Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program, New York Urban League, and New York Scores.
Why it matters
This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians; it is a formal, symbolic gesture by the Georgia Senate to publicly honor an individual's career and community service upon her retirement.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses detail James's volunteer coordination work, including coat drives collecting over 50,000 coats and more than 40 volunteer events.
- The whereas clauses cite regional volunteer hours exceeding 450,000 under her management and note her role during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The resolved clause formally commends James and congratulates her on retirement.
- The further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
From the bill
“coordinating coat drives that have collectively brought in over 50,000 coats for individuals and families in need”
“recognize and commend Laura James for her remarkable service, leadership, and heart; congratulate her upon the grand occasion of her retirement”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
Topics
- Senate resolution
- commendation
- community service
- retirement recognition