Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 317: Brightside Forever Foundation; recognize
Last action March 3, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends the Brightside Forever Foundation, a Buford-based nonprofit that supports people with special needs, for its community work.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Brightside Forever Foundation, a nonprofit that runs Brightside Cafe in Buford, for its work creating inclusive job opportunities and supporting people with special needs. The resolution describes the foundation's activities: operating a coffee shop that employs people with diverse abilities, funding scholarships for students with special needs to attend specialized college programs, and supporting students studying special education. The Senate resolves to commend the foundation and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide it a copy of the resolution as a keepsake. It does not create funding, requirements, or penalties.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends the Brightside Forever Foundation for its work supporting individuals with special needs.
- States the Senate's official praise for the foundation's Brightside Cafe in Buford, which employs people with diverse abilities.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the foundation.
- Creates no new law, funding, or legal obligations; it is a symbolic statement of commendation.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the Brightside Forever Foundation and its Brightside Cafe in Buford. It has no legal effect on other individuals, businesses, or government agencies since it does not change any Georgia law.
Why it matters
The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic: it gives official Senate recognition to a Buford nonprofit's work supporting people with special needs, which the organization can use for publicity or morale.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the foundation's mission, its Brightside Cafe jobs program, and its scholarship support for students with special needs and special education majors.
- The resolving clause has the Senate recognize and commend the foundation and wish it continued success.
- A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the foundation.
From the bill
“the Brightside Forever Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a more inclusive future by empowering individuals with special needs”
“the members of this body recognize and commend the Brightside Forever Foundation for its outstanding contributions on behalf of individuals with special needs and extend best wishes for continued success”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-45)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-49)
- Frank Ginn (R, SD-47)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-31)
- Steve Gooch (R, SD-51)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-8)
Topics
- special needs advocacy
- nonprofit recognition
- Buford Georgia
- disability employment
- Senate resolution