Senate Resolution 247
By: Senators Gooch of the 51st, Kennedy of the 18th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Hatchett of the
50th, Watson of the 1st and others
ADOPTED SENATE
A RESOLUTION
Commending Kelly Loeffler; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Kelly Loeffler was appointed by the President of the United States to serve as
the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA), bringing her record of public
service and leadership to the role; and
WHEREAS, Kelly Loeffler was raised on a farm in Illinois, where her family grew soybeans
and raised cattle, and she served in her local church and 4-H club prior to attending the
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign to earn her bachelor's degree and DePaul
University for her Master of Business Administration; and
WHEREAS, Kelly Loeffler has previously served as a United States Senator from Georgia,
during which time she championed policies to support small businesses, strengthen the
economy, and empower American workers; and
WHEREAS, she further served as an advocate for tax reform, deregulation, and measures to
expand economic opportunities for communities around the country; and
WHEREAS, Kelly Loeffler's dedication to public service is further demonstrated by her
commitment to promoting access to education, healthcare, and workforce development
initiatives that equip small business owners with the tools they need to succeed; and
WHEREAS, her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic was instrumental in securing
critical support for small businesses through programs such as the Paycheck Protection
Program, which saved countless jobs and helped businesses remain operational; and
WHEREAS, Kelly Loeffler has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to fiscal
responsibility, transparency, and accountability in government, earning the trust and respect
of her constituents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
commend Kelly Loeffler for her distinguished career, impactful tenure in the United States
Senate, and her ongoing efforts as the Administrator of the Small Business Administration
to strengthen and support American small businesses.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the
press.