Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 419: Tippins, Ella Catherine Branch; celebrate birth
Last action March 20, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution formally congratulates Senator Stephen Branch Tippins, Jr. and his wife Chelsea McElveen Tippins on the birth of their daughter, Ella Catherine Branch Tippins.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate marking the birth of Ella Catherine Branch Tippins, born February 11, 2025 to Senator Stephen Branch Tippins, Jr. and his wife Chelsea McElveen Tippins. It does not change any law or state policy. The resolution states the Senate's members recognize the occasion and extend best wishes for a long, healthy life to the newborn. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for the family, which serves as a keepsake of the honor.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes the birth of Ella Catherine Branch Tippins on February 11, 2025 on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
- Extends the Senate's best wishes to the child for a long, healthy life and future success.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the parents.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names Senator Stephen Branch Tippins, Jr., his wife Chelsea McElveen Tippins, and their newborn daughter Ella Catherine Branch Tippins. It has no legal effect on the general public.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or policy consequences for Georgians generally; it is a personal, ceremonial gesture from the Senate honoring a colleague's family. Its practical effect is limited to producing an official keepsake document for the Tippins family.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites the circumstances of Ella's birth, including her weight, length, and time of birth.
- The Senate formally resolves to recognize the birth and extend well wishes to the child.
- The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the parents.
From the bill
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize the very happy occasion of the birth of Ella Catherine Branch Tippins”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-8)
- John F. Kennedy (R, SD-18)
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-19)
- Frank Ginn (R, SD-47)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-54)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-4)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-32)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-50)
- Brandon Beach (R, SD-21)
- Max Burns (R, SD-23)
- Bill Cowsert (R, SD-46)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-31)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-52)
- Steve Gooch (R, SD-51)
- John Albers (R, SD-56)
- Lee Anderson (R, SD-24)
- Greg Dolezal (R, SD-27)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-45)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Georgia Senate
- ella catherine branch tippins