Georgia CommonsSR 239: Smith Jr., Nolan Sental; honor
Last action February 24, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors Nolan Sental Smith Jr., a Savannah native and former University of Georgia football player, for his athletic career and community work.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia Senate recognizing Nolan Sental Smith Jr., who was born in Savannah, Georgia, and went on to play football at the University of Georgia before being drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. It highlights his role as team captain during two College Football Playoff National Championships and his charitable work through the Nolan Smith Foundation, which supports young athletes and runs community giveback programs like bike drives and holiday drives. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the Senate's recognition of Smith's achievements and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and honors Nolan Sental Smith Jr. for his football career and community service work.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Smith.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement only.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Nolan Sental Smith Jr. It has no legal effect on any other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond the Senate's own administrative act of preparing a copy for him.
Why it matters
This resolution carries no legal or financial consequences for Georgians. Its significance is symbolic: it is a public statement by the Georgia Senate recognizing an individual's personal and athletic achievements and community contributions.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses recount Smith's background, his football career at Calvary Day School, IMG Academy, and the University of Georgia, and his 2023 NFL Draft selection by the Philadelphia Eagles.
- The resolved clause states the Senate's official recognition of Smith's accomplishments and service.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Smith.
From the bill
“the members of this body honor Nolan Sental Smith Jr. for his extraordinary accomplishments, heart for service, and unwavering commitment to others”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- University of Georgia football
- NFL draft
- community service