Georgia CommonsSR 209: Phillips, Aaliyah; congratulate
Last action February 20, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally congratulates Aaliyah Phillips of Cobb County for winning the Miss Cobb County 2025 title and for her work in education and community service.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Aaliyah Phillips for being crowned Miss Cobb County 2025 at the 66th annual Miss Cobb County Scholarship Competition in Marietta, Georgia, and recognizes her educational background, community service, and career goals. The resolution recounts her achievements, including a $10,000 scholarship, her degree from Columbus State University, her work as a kindergarten teacher, and her founding of a literacy initiative called SPREAD. The Senate resolves to congratulate her and directs the Secretary of the Senate to give her a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates Aaliyah Phillips for winning the title of Miss Cobb County 2025.
- Commends her for community service and work on behalf of Georgia students.
- Extends the Senate's best wishes for her upcoming competition for Miss Georgia in June 2025.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Phillips.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors one individual, Aaliyah Phillips. It has no regulatory or funding effect on other Georgians, agencies, or businesses.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and does not change any Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic, providing formal public recognition from the Georgia Senate of Phillips's achievements in education, scholarship, and community service.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Phillips's title win, her scholarship, her education at Columbus State University, and her community service work.
- The resolved clause has the Senate congratulate and commend Phillips and wish her success in the Miss Georgia competition.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute an official copy of the resolution to Phillips.
From the bill
“congratulate Aaliyah Phillips for winning the title of Miss Cobb County 2025, commend her for her outstanding service on behalf of the students of this state, and extend best wishes for success in future competition”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
Topics
- Georgia Senate resolution
- Miss Cobb County
- community service recognition
- education