--- title: SR 239. Smith Jr., Nolan Sental; honor collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr239 cite_as: SR 239, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr239 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr239.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr239/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70645 date: 2025-02-24 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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Smith Jr., Nolan Sental; honor ## Text Senate Resolution 239 By: Senators Mallow of the 2nd, Jones II of the 22nd, Sims of the 12th, Kemp of the 38th, Davenport of the 17th and others A RESOLUTION Honoring the inspiring journey and achievements of Nolan Sental Smith Jr.; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Nolan Sental Smith Jr., born on January 18, 2001, in Savannah, Georgia, has shown the world what it means to dream big, work relentlessly, and rise above every challenge in pursuit of greatness; and WHEREAS, from his early days on the football field in youth leagues to his standout performances at IMG Academy and Calvary Day School, Nolan's passion for the game and unwavering determination have been evident in every play he has made, earning him admiration and respect from coaches, teammates, and fans alike; and WHEREAS, Nolan's college career at the University of Georgia was nothing short of remarkable, during which his relentless work ethic, leadership, and dedication as team captain helped the Bulldogs secure back-to-back College Football Playoff National Championships; and WHEREAS, Nolan's dream of playing in the NFL became a reality when he was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, representing not only his talent but also the power of perseverance, hard work, and faith in himself; and WHEREAS, beyond the field, Nolan has touched countless lives through his dedication to inspiring and mentoring others, particularly through the Nolan Smith Foundation, which uplifts young athletes and provides them with the guidance to overcome obstacles, achieve their goals, and positively affect their communities; and WHEREAS, he has further led impactful community initiatives such as annual givebacks, bike drives, Thanksgiving turkey drives, Christmas holiday drives, and more; and WHEREAS, Nolan's story is not just one of athletic triumph—it is a testament to the power of resilience and humility as well as the profound impact one person can have on the lives of those around them, especially through his support of his family and their shared journey together. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body honor Nolan Sental Smith Jr. for his extraordinary accomplishments, heart for service, and unwavering commitment to others as well as wish him continued success and fulfillment in all his endeavors. 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 Nolan Sental Smith Jr. ## 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 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. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-24) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-02-24) - Sponsors: Derek Mallow, Harold Jones, Freddie Sims, RaShaun Kemp, Gail Davenport, Ed Harbison - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70645 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr239.md?full=1