Georgia CommonsSR 125: Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia; recognize
Last action February 5, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends the Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia for its work supporting Georgians with disabilities.
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In plain language
This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate honoring the Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia (SILCGA), a private nonprofit that guides independent living programs for people with disabilities across the state. The resolution describes SILCGA's origins under the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, its role in developing Georgia's State Plan for Independent Living for 2025-2027, and its work through local Centers for Independent Living, public education efforts, and research on the needs of people with disabilities. The Senate resolves to recognize and commend the organization and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to SILCGA.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends the Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia for its service to Georgians with disabilities and their families.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic statement of appreciation.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia and its network of Centers for Independent Living. More broadly it speaks to Georgians with disabilities and their families who rely on independent living services and advocacy.
Why it matters
Because the resolution carries no legal or funding changes, its real-world effect is symbolic: it publicly acknowledges the council's work on housing accessibility, transportation, healthcare access, and disability advocacy without altering any program or budget.
Key provisions
- Whereas clauses describe SILCGA's federal origin under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and its statewide mission.
- The resolving clause has the Senate recognize and commend SILCGA for its service to Georgians with disabilities.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to SILCGA.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend the Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia for its service to Georgians living with disabilities and their families.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
- Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
- Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
- Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
- Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
- Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
Topics
- disability advocacy
- independent living
- Georgia Senate resolution
- disability services