Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 368: Calleary, Minister Dara; recognize
Last action March 11, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes Irish Minister Dara Calleary for his public service career in the Irish government, an honorary gesture with no changes to Georgia law.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia Senate honors Dara Calleary, an Irish government minister, for his career in public service. It recounts his roles, including Minister for Social Protection and Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, his prior posts in trade, agriculture, and enterprise, and his long service as a Teachta Dala (member of the Irish parliament) for Mayo since 2007. The resolution does not change any Georgia law or create any program. It simply states the Senate's recognition and commendation of Calleary and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Minister Dara Calleary for his public service career in the Irish government.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Calleary.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is purely a ceremonial statement by the Georgia Senate.
Who it affects
The resolution primarily affects Minister Dara Calleary, who receives the honor, and the Georgia Senate, whose Secretary is directed to prepare and send a copy. It has no direct effect on Georgia residents, businesses, or agencies.
Why it matters
This is a ceremonial resolution rather than a policy change, so it does not alter anyone's rights, duties, or funding in Georgia. Its significance is symbolic, marking a diplomatic or personal gesture of goodwill between Georgia lawmakers and an Irish government official.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses recount Calleary's career, including his 2025 appointment as Irish Minister for Social Protection and Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht.
- The resolved clause has the Senate formally recognize and commend Calleary for his public service.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Calleary.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Minister Dara Calleary for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- John F. Kennedy (R, SD-18)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-6)
- Steve Gooch (R, SD-51)
- Larry Walker, III (R, SD-20)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-31)
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-42)
- John Albers (R, SD-56)
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-19)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-41)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-54)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-52)
- Michael 'Doc' Rhett (D, SD-33)
- Harold Jones II (D, SD-22)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-44)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-34)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-43)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-38)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-36)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-17)
- Donzella James (D, SD-28)
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-30)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-8)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-55)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- international recognition
- Irish government
- Georgia Senate honors