Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 415: Girls on the Run Georgia; commend
Last action March 20, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution commends Girls on the Run Georgia, a nonprofit that helps girls in grades third through eighth build confidence through running programs, on its 25th anniversary.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes any statute. It praises Girls on the Run Georgia, a nonprofit that runs a curriculum combining running with lessons on emotional skills, confidence, and conflict resolution for girls in grades three through eight. The resolution cites participant survey results, noting that 92 percent of participants learned better ways to handle strong emotions and 99 percent felt a sense of belonging. It recognizes the organization's 25th anniversary in 2025 and commends its donors, volunteer coaches, staff, board members, and community partners. The Senate directs its Secretary to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Girls on the Run Georgia and its volunteers, donors, staff, and board members on behalf of the Senate.
- Cites survey statistics stating 92 percent of participants learned better emotional coping skills and 99 percent felt belonging.
- Recognizes the organization's 25th anniversary in Georgia in 2025.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names Girls on the Run Georgia, including its donors, volunteer coaches, staff, Board of Directors, Young Professionals Board, and school and community partners. It does not create obligations for the general public or other Georgians.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding effect and does not change Georgia law. Its practical impact is symbolic recognition of the nonprofit's work with young girls across the state, giving the organization an official acknowledgment from the Senate.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Girls on the Run's mission of building confidence and resilience in girls through running-based programming.
- The resolved clause commends the organization and its stakeholders including donors, coaches, staff, and board members.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the organization.
From the bill
“92 percent of Girls on the Run Georgia participants learned better ways to deal with strong emotions, and 99 percent of participants felt a sense of belonging at Girls on the Run”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-39)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-32)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-9)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-34)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-41)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-8)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-36)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-14)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-44)
- Jason Esteves (D, SD-35)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-38)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-17)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-43)
Topics
- youth programs
- girls' health and confidence
- Georgia Senate resolutions
- nonprofit recognition