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title: SR 345. 2025 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides; commend
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bill_number: SR 345
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status_date: 2025-03-06
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sponsors:
  - John Kennedy
  - Bo Hatchett
  - Marty Harbin
  - Carden Summers
  - Drew Echols
  - Chuck Payne
  - Frank Ginn
  - Billy Hickman
  - Michael Rhett
  - Ed Harbison
  - Steve Gooch
  - Ben Watson
  - Timothy Bearden
  - Chuck Hufstetler
  - Nan Orrock
  - Greg Dolezal
  - Sonya Halpern
  - Tonya Anderson
  - Freddie Sims
  - Sam Watson
  - Sheikh Rahman
  - Derek Mallow
  - Randy Robertson
  - John Albers
  - Josh McLaurin
  - Russ Goodman
  - Matt Brass
  - Bill Cowsert
  - Sally Harrell
  - Larry Walker
  - Emanuel Jones
  - Ricky Williams
  - David Lucas
  - Randal Mangham
  - Clint Dixon
  - Lee Anderson
  - Jason Anavitarte
  - Brandon Beach
  - Nikki Merritt
  - Colton Moore
  - Elena Parent
  - Shawn Still
  - Brian Strickland
  - Kay Kirkpatrick
  - Max Burns
  - Mike Hodges
  - Jason Esteves
  - Harold Jones
  - Kenya Wicks
  - Gail Davenport
  - Kim Jackson
  - Blake Tillery
  - Ed Setzler
  - RaShaun Kemp
  - Donzella James
  - Nabilah Islam Parkes
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  - legislative staff
  - commendation resolution
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# SR 345. 2025 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides; commend

## Text

Senate Resolution 345
By: Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Hatchett of the 50th, Harbin of the 16th, Summers of the
13th, Echols of the 49th and others
A RESOLUTION
Commending the 2025 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides for their exemplary service;
and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, each year, the Georgia Senate relies on citizens of Georgia who are interested
in the legislative process to work as aides for the Senate committees and leadership; and
WHEREAS, these individuals hail from varied backgrounds and from all areas of this state
and have demonstrated a commitment to ensuring the efficient and effective administration
of Senate committee hearings; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Senate has been very fortunate to have had the exceptional service
of legislative aides, whose work has been marked by a devotion to helping the citizens of
Georgia and a constant commitment to the highest standards of excellence; and
WHEREAS, the chairpersons and members of the standing committees and Senate leadership
salute and commend each of the following Senate Aides for their hard work and a job well
done: Adeline Bennett, AJ Murray, Amadi Gaines, Annaliese Mundt, Anthony Lecca, Ashley
Ogega, Audrey McNeal, Benjamin Michaud, Blake Yselonia, Brooke Partridge, Caleb
Morse, Claire Ivey, Cole Simmons, Devin Bell, Dylan Kautz, Ella Salter, Emma Beck,
Emorie Holland, Francesca Almeida, Grace King, Hannah Davenport, Hannah McDaniel,
Harrison Caswell, Harry Greer, Iman Ibraheem, Isabel Crosby, Jaelyn Gamble, John Tomlin,
Justin Lancaster, Kai Ward, Kendall Griffin, Lauren Pederson, Manaswi Kolla, Matthew
Hurt, Michelle Silos, Molly Roberts, Nahomy Limon, Nick Henson, Olivia Davis, Robert
Persons, Samuel Martinez, Sanya Kaushal, Stephanie Rivera, Thomas Nilsen, Valencia John,
and Victoria Oltean; and
WHEREAS, the hard work and dedication of these distinguished Georgians have been
enormous assets to the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, all the members of the Senate greatly appreciate the invaluable service of aides
who enable their business to run smoothly and successfully.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
commend the Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides for the 2025 regular session on their
superb performance and convey their best wishes to each of them for success and happiness
in their future pursuits.
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 2025 Senate
Aides and Senate Academic Aides.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia Senate resolution formally commends the 2025 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides for their work supporting Senate committees during the legislative session.

### Plain-language summary

This resolution is a ceremonial measure from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes the group of Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides who worked during the 2025 regular session helping Senate committees and leadership run smoothly.
The resolution lists dozens of individual aides by name and praises their hard work, dedication, and commitment to public service. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available for distribution to the honored aides so they have a record of the recognition.

### What it does

- Commends the named 2025 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides for their service during the legislative session.
- Lists dozens of individual aides by name as the specific people being honored.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the aides.
- Conveys the Senate's best wishes for the aides' future success and happiness, with no changes to Georgia law.

### Who it affects

The resolution directly names and honors the individual Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides who worked during the 2025 session, as well as the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with distributing copies of the resolution to them.

### Why it matters

This is a symbolic honor with no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. Its practical impact is limited to giving named Senate staff formal recognition and a keepsake copy of the resolution for their service.

### Key provisions

- The whereas clauses explain that the Georgia Senate relies on citizen aides to help run committee hearings and leadership operations.
- One whereas clause lists by name the specific Senate Aides being commended for their work during the session.
- The first resolved clause formally commends the aides for their performance and wishes them future success.
- The second resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for distribution to the honored aides.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2025-03-06)
- Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-03-06)
- Sponsors: John Kennedy, Bo Hatchett, Marty Harbin, Carden Summers, Drew Echols, Chuck Payne, Frank Ginn, Billy Hickman, Michael Rhett, Ed Harbison, Steve Gooch, Ben Watson, Timothy Bearden, Chuck Hufstetler, Nan Orrock, Greg Dolezal, Sonya Halpern, Tonya Anderson, Freddie Sims, Sam Watson, Sheikh Rahman, Derek Mallow, Randy Robertson, John Albers, Josh McLaurin, Russ Goodman, Matt Brass, Bill Cowsert, Sally Harrell, Larry Walker, Emanuel Jones, Ricky Williams, David Lucas, Randal Mangham, Clint Dixon, Lee Anderson, Jason Anavitarte, Brandon Beach, Nikki Merritt, Colton Moore, Elena Parent, Shawn Still, Brian Strickland, Kay Kirkpatrick, Max Burns, Mike Hodges, Jason Esteves, Harold Jones, Kenya Wicks, Gail Davenport, Kim Jackson, Blake Tillery, Ed Setzler, RaShaun Kemp, Donzella James, Nabilah Islam Parkes
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71159

> The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr345.md?full=1