Georgia CommonsSR 37: Haythorn, Martha; commend
Last action January 27, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution commends and congratulates Martha Haythorn, a disability advocate and Senate employee, on her 25th birthday.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a law that changes anyone's rights or obligations. It honors Martha Haythorn, who turned 25 on January 27, 2025, for her advocacy work and public service. The resolution describes her background: she hosted a Zoom show interviewing state legislators about disability policy, graduated from Georgia Tech's Excel Inclusive Post-Secondary Education program, serves on the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities, and works as the Senate's assistant ante room clerk, a position created under a separate bill (SB 384) promoting inclusive employment for people with disabilities. The Senate formally commends her service and wishes her continued health and happiness, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to give her a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Martha Haythorn for her service to her family and the state and congratulates her on turning 25.
- Recites her educational and professional background, including her role on the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Martha Haythorn.
- Carries no changes to Georgia law, funding, or regulations; it is purely honorary.
Who it affects
The resolution names and honors Martha Haythorn specifically. It also references the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities, the ARC of Georgia, Georgia Tech's Excel program, and the Georgia Senate, where she works as assistant ante room clerk.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect; it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its significance is symbolic, formally recognizing an individual's advocacy and public service in the Senate's official record.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause commends Haythorn for her service and congratulates her on her 25th birthday, extending wishes for health and happiness.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to her.
- The whereas clauses provide background but establish no operative legal requirements.
From the bill
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend Martha Haythorn for her unselfish, dedicated, and loving service to the members of her family and state”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
- Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
- John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
Topics
- disability advocacy
- Georgia Senate
- ceremonial resolution
- inclusive employment