Georgia CommonsSR 118: Leadership Lowndes and Leadership Lowndes Youth; recognize
Last action February 5, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution honors Leadership Lowndes and Leadership Lowndes Youth for more than 35 years of community leadership training in Lowndes County, Georgia.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes any statute. It recognizes Leadership Lowndes, a program founded in 1988 to develop community leaders in Lowndes County, Georgia, and its youth branch, Leadership Lowndes Youth Initiative. The resolution describes the program's history, noting it has graduated nearly 900 leaders who have contributed over 10,000 volunteer service hours, and outlines its activities such as a two day retreat, a trip to the state capitol, and monthly sessions with speakers. The Senate formally commends both programs for fostering community engagement and developing leaders, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to Leadership Lowndes.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Leadership Lowndes and Leadership Lowndes Youth for over 35 years of community leadership work.
- States the Senate's praise for the organization's role in developing leaders and encouraging community service in Lowndes County.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Leadership Lowndes.
- Carries no funding, regulatory change, or amendment to Georgia law; it is a symbolic statement of the Senate's views.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Leadership Lowndes and its youth initiative, based in Lowndes County, Georgia. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies since it creates no new rules or funding.
Why it matters
Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it does not change anyone's rights, duties, or funding. Its practical effect is limited to public recognition of a local leadership program and formal distribution of the resolution to that organization.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Leadership Lowndes' 1988 founding, its mission of building community leadership networks, and its record of nearly 900 graduates and 10,000 service hours.
- The resolved clause states the Senate's recognition and commendation of Leadership Lowndes and Leadership Lowndes Youth.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Leadership Lowndes.
From the bill
“the mission of Leadership Lowndes is to build a better Lowndes County by exposing existing and emerging leaders to local challenges and opportunities”
“this exceptional program has graduated nearly 900 leaders who have collectively contributed over 10,000 service hours to local agencies and organizations”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
Topics
- community leadership
- Lowndes County
- legislative recognition
- civic engagement