--- title: SR 204. Georgia Vision Alliance; honor collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr204 cite_as: SR 204, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr204 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr204.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr204/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70445 date: 2025-02-19 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Georgia Vision Alliance; honor ## Text Senate Resolution 204 By: Senators Davenport of the 17th, Harbison of the 15th, Jones of the 10th, Jackson of the 41st, Anderson of the 43rd and others A RESOLUTION Honoring the Georgia Vision Alliance for its exemplary contributions to the blind and visually impaired community in Georgia; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Georgia Vision Alliance has been a steadfast advocate for the blind and visually impaired community, working tirelessly to advance accessibility, equality, and opportunities across the state of Georgia; and WHEREAS, this distinguished organization has demonstrated unwavering commitment to creating an inclusive society where individuals with visual impairments can lead independent, fulfilling, and dignified lives; and WHEREAS, the Georgia Vision Alliance has provided invaluable resources, education, and advocacy for policies that promote accessibility, foster independence, and empower those affected by visual impairments; and WHEREAS, under the exceptional leadership of its chairman, Alice Ritchheart, and co-chairmen, Stephanie Scott and McArthur Jarrett, the Georgia Vision Alliance has championed the establishment of a Commission for the Blind in Georgia, a transformative initiative that has garnered widespread support and recognition for its potential to improve lives; and WHEREAS, the Alliance's efforts have inspired communities, legislators, and organizations to prioritize the needs of the blind and visually impaired, fostering collaboration and progress in addressing critical accessibility issues; and WHEREAS, the dedication of the Georgia Vision Alliance exemplifies the spirit of compassion, resilience, and service that defines the best of Georgia's citizenry. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body honor and commend the Georgia Vision Alliance for its outstanding service, advocacy, and leadership in the blind and visually impaired community as well as extend best wishes for continued success. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Georgia Vision Alliance. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Senate resolution honors the Georgia Vision Alliance for its advocacy work on behalf of blind and visually impaired Georgians, including its push for a state Commission for the Blind. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes the Georgia Vision Alliance, an organization that advocates for blind and visually impaired people in Georgia, for its work promoting accessibility, education, and independence for that community. The resolution specifically praises the organization's leadership, chairman Alice Ritchheart and co-chairmen Stephanie Scott and McArthur Jarrett, for championing the creation of a Commission for the Blind in Georgia. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for the organization, but it does not create the commission itself or change any Georgia statute. ### What it does - Formally honors and commends the Georgia Vision Alliance for its advocacy and service to blind and visually impaired Georgians. - Recognizes the organization's leadership for championing the idea of a Commission for the Blind in Georgia, without creating the commission through this resolution. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to the organization. - Expresses the Senate's best wishes for the organization's continued success, with no funding, penalties, or legal requirements attached. ### Who it affects The Georgia Vision Alliance and its leadership, chairman Alice Ritchheart and co-chairmen Stephanie Scott and McArthur Jarrett, are directly named. More broadly, the resolution speaks to the blind and visually impaired community in Georgia that the organization serves. ### Why it matters The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than legal effect: it does not fund, create, or regulate anything. Its main practical significance is public recognition of the Georgia Vision Alliance's advocacy and of the proposed Commission for the Blind as an idea worth legislative attention. ### Key provisions - The resolution's operative clause honors and commends the Georgia Vision Alliance for its service, advocacy, and leadership. - It notes the organization's role in championing a proposed Commission for the Blind in Georgia, described as a transformative initiative. - It directs the Secretary of the Senate to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for distribution to the organization. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-19) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-02-19) - Sponsors: Gail Davenport, Ed Harbison, Emanuel Jones, Kim Jackson, Tonya Anderson, Donzella James, Michael Rhett, Elena Parent, Sally Harrell, Kenya Wicks - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70445 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr204.md?full=1