--- title: SR 376. Pellegrini, Larry; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr376 cite_as: SR 376, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr376 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr376.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr376/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71287 date: 2025-03-11 status: introduced corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Pellegrini, Larry; recognize ## Text 25 LC 112 3280 Senate Resolution 376 By: Senators Parent of the 44th, Jackson of the 41st, Orrock of the 36th, Kemp of the 38th, Harrell of the 40th and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Larry Pellegrini; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Larry Pellegrini has dedicated over 30 years to championing progressive causes2 and advocating for LGBTQ equality at the Georgia State Capitol; and3 WHEREAS, he began his journey in advocacy through his volunteer work with Southern4 Voice and made history as the first openly gay lobbyist at the Georgia State Capitol,5 advocating for LGBTQ rights at a time when such efforts faced significant opposition and6 focusing his early work on sodomy law reform; and7 WHEREAS, Larry Pellegrini participated in the Cracker Barrel campaign, a landmark protest8 movement that directly challenged employment discrimination against LGBTQ individuals9 and influenced broader discussions on domestic partnerships and equality; and10 WHEREAS, he has further served as the executive director of the Georgia Rural Urban11 Summit, which connects rural and urban progressives, as well as a member of the board of12 directors for the Georgia Stonewall Democrats; and13 S. R. 376 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3280 WHEREAS, throughout his career, Larry Pellegrini has demonstrat ed a steadfast14 commitment to uniting diverse groups in the pursuit of justice, fairness, and equality,15 working to combat discriminatory legislation and protect fundamental rights; and16 WHEREAS, he remains a respected leader in Georgia's progressive movement, inspiring a17 new generation of activists to continue the fight for hate crim e protections,18 non-discrimination policies, and other critical legislative advancements; and19 WHEREAS, his exemplary efforts and unwavering dedication to adv ocacy have left an20 enduring mark on Georgia's political landscape and the broader fight for equality, making21 it abundantly fitting and proper that he be appropriately honored.22 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body23 recognize and commend Larry Pellegrini for his remarkable contr ibutions to progressive24 advocacy and LGBTQ rights in Georgia and extend best wishes for future health and25 happiness.26 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed27 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Larry Pellegrini.28 S. R. 376 - 2 - ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Senate resolution would formally recognize longtime Georgia activist Larry Pellegrini for over three decades of advocacy for LGBTQ rights and progressive causes at the state Capitol. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Larry Pellegrini, described as the first openly gay lobbyist at the Georgia State Capitol, for more than 30 years of advocacy work. The resolution recounts his history, including early work on sodomy law reform, participation in the Cracker Barrel employment discrimination protest campaign, and his roles as executive director of the Georgia Rural Urban Summit and as a board member of the Georgia Stonewall Democrats. It formally commends him and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for him. It does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Larry Pellegrini for over 30 years of LGBTQ rights and progressive advocacy in Georgia. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Pellegrini. - Extends the Senate's best wishes to Pellegrini for future health and happiness. - Makes no change to any Georgia statute, program, or funding; it is purely a commendation. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors Larry Pellegrini. It also involves the Georgia Senate and the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with preparing a ceremonial copy for distribution to him. ### Why it matters This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians; it does not change any law, program, or funding. Its significance is symbolic, publicly acknowledging Pellegrini's decades of advocacy work in Georgia's LGBTQ rights and progressive political history. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Pellegrini's background, including his early work on sodomy law reform and his role as the first openly gay lobbyist at the Georgia State Capitol. - The resolution notes his participation in the Cracker Barrel campaign against employment discrimination and his leadership roles with the Georgia Rural Urban Summit and Georgia Stonewall Democrats. - The resolving clause states the Senate's formal recognition and commendation of Pellegrini. - A final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to him. ## Status - Status: Introduced (2025-03-10) - Last action: Senate Read and Referred (2025-03-11) - Sponsors: Elena Parent, Kim Jackson, Nan Orrock, RaShaun Kemp, Sally Harrell, Sonya Halpern, Gail Davenport, Tonya Anderson, Michael Rhett, Ed Harbison, Nikki Merritt, Randal Mangham, Emanuel Jones, Kenya Wicks - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71287 > The history, votes, and amendments (95 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr376.md?full=1