Georgia CommonsSR 194: Cumberbatch, Carleen; recognize
Last action February 18, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors Carleen Cumberbatch of DeKalb County as the 2025 Distinguished Older Georgian for decades of volunteer work with senior citizens.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial measure from the Georgia Senate recognizing Carleen Cumberbatch, who has been named the 2025 Distinguished Older Georgian by the Georgia Council on Aging. The award, created in 2003, honors people over age 70 who have made significant contributions to society through their work or volunteer service. The resolution lists her more than 30 years of advocacy for seniors in DeKalb County, including founding the South DeKalb Senior Line Dancers, volunteering with AARP on Medicare education and senior programs, chairing the Housing Authority of DeKalb County Board of Commissioners, and serving on regional and national aging-related boards. The Senate resolves to commend her and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her with a copy of the resolution. It does not change any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Carleen Cumberbatch as the 2025 Distinguished Older Georgian.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Cumberbatch.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulation; it is a ceremonial statement of the Senate's position.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Carleen Cumberbatch, a DeKalb County senior advocate, and references organizations tied to her work, including the Housing Authority of DeKalb County, AARP, and the Atlanta Regional Commission's aging committee. It has no legal effect on the public.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences for Georgians; its practical effect is limited to an official Senate acknowledgment of one individual's decades of community service to seniors in DeKalb County and the surrounding region.
Key provisions
- The preamble (whereas clauses) details Cumberbatch's history, including founding the South DeKalb Senior Line Dancers and her AARP volunteer roles.
- The resolving clause formally states that the Senate recognizes and commends Cumberbatch and wishes her future health and happiness.
- A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to her.
From the bill
“Recognizing and commending Carleen Cumberbatch, the 2025 Distinguished Older Georgian; and for other purposes.”
“she is the founder of the South DeKalb Senior Line Dancers, which she originally formed to encourage women to exercise together once a week by line dancing as well as to advocate for DeKalb County seniors”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
- Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- David Lucas (D, SD-026)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
Topics
- senior citizens
- DeKalb County
- legislative honor
- aging services