Georgia CommonsSR 142: Turner, Megan; recognize
Last action February 6, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution formally recognizes Megan Turner, named the Department of Community Supervision's 2024 Employee of the Year, for her seven years of state service.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring Megan Turner, an employee of the Georgia Department of Community Supervision, which oversees probation and parole supervision in the state. The resolution notes that the department began operations in 2015 under House Bill 310 and praises Turner for seven years of service and for embodying the department's values of selfless service, accountability, integrity, teamwork, and professional development. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends Turner for being named the department's 2024 Employee of the Year and wishes her continued success. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Turner as a keepsake.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Megan Turner for being named the Department of Community Supervision's 2024 Employee of the Year.
- States that Turner has served the State of Georgia for seven years and praises her adherence to the department's core values.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Megan Turner.
- Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it is a ceremonial honor rather than a change to law.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Megan Turner, an employee of the Georgia Department of Community Supervision. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical impact is limited to a formal, public acknowledgment of one state employee's work, giving her recognition from the Georgia Senate and a keepsake copy of the document.
Key provisions
- The preamble notes the Department of Community Supervision began operations July 1, 2015, under House Bill 310.
- The resolved clause recognizes and commends Megan Turner for being named 2024 Employee of the Year and wishes her continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Turner.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Megan Turner on being named the Department of Community Supervision's 2024 Employee of the Year”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
Topics
- state employee recognition
- Department of Community Supervision
- Georgia Senate resolution