Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 420: Global Sisters Speak Network; recognize
Last action March 20, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends the Global Sisters Speak Network, an organization founded by Sebrena Sumrah-Kelly to empower women and girls worldwide.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate honoring the Global Sisters Speak Network, an organization founded by Sebrena Sumrah-Kelly aimed at empowering women and girls globally through personal authenticity, business, and community involvement. The resolution highlights Sumrah-Kelly's background as a media personality, motivational speaker, and life coach, as well as her role leading the Caribbean and American Global Business Connections, which supports international business networking. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the Senate's recognition of the organization's contributions to women worldwide and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the Global Sisters Speak Network.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends the Global Sisters Speak Network for its work supporting women and girls globally.
- States the Senate's best wishes for the organization's continued success.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to the organization.
- Creates no new laws, funding, or legal requirements; it is a symbolic statement of praise.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the Global Sisters Speak Network and its founder, Sebrena Sumrah-Kelly. It has no regulatory or financial effect on other individuals, businesses, or government agencies in Georgia.
Why it matters
Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it carries no legal or financial consequences for Georgians. Its main effect is public recognition, giving the organization and its founder an official acknowledgment from the Georgia Senate.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe the founding and mission of the Global Sisters Speak Network and the background of founder Sebrena Sumrah-Kelly.
- The first resolving clause has the Senate recognize and commend the organization for its contributions to women worldwide.
- The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the organization.
From the bill
“the Global Sisters Speak Network seeks to foster and empower a global circle of women and girls to live abundantly in their authenticity as well as find success through business and community endeavors”
“the members of this body recognize and commend the Global Sisters Speak Network for its many outstanding contributions on behalf of women worldwide”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Donzella James (D, SD-28)
Topics
- Senate resolution
- women's empowerment
- commendation
- Georgia Senate