Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 436: 2025 Georgia Single Parent "Legacy Builders" Recognition and Awards finalists; recognize
Last action March 21, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the finalists and award recipients of the 2025 Georgia Single Parent 'Legacy Builders' Recognition and Awards for their achievements as single parents.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes the 2025 Georgia Single Parent 'Legacy Builders' Recognition and Awards, an annual event started in 2019 by The National Leadership Group Inc. and former State Representative Valencia Stovall to celebrate single parents in Georgia. The resolution names 38 nominees and lists specific award winners across categories like Education, Medical & Health, Community Service, Business Owner, Public Service, Faith-Based, and Arts & Entertainment. It also recognizes recipients of the 'Overcomer Founder' Award, the 'Ruth Brewster Endurance' Award, and the new Historian Award. The Senate directs its Secretary to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the named recipients.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends the finalists and category winners of the 2025 Georgia Single Parent 'Legacy Builders' Recognition and Awards.
- Names specific recipients of the 'Overcomer Founder' Award, the 'Ruth Brewster Endurance' Award, and the new Historian Award.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to each named recipient.
- Does not create any new law, funding, or ongoing program; it is a one-time honorary statement.
Who it affects
The named single parents being honored across Georgia, including recipients in Atlanta, Ellenwood, Hiram, Jonesboro, Morrow, Loganville, Riverdale, Lithia Springs, Marietta, and Sandy Springs, as well as the organizers of the awards event, The National Leadership Group Inc.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect but gives official Senate recognition to single parents' achievements, which can bring public visibility and personal significance to the honorees named in the text.
Key provisions
- The resolution's preamble notes that House Resolution 279 established March 21 as Georgia Single Parent Day.
- It lists the 38 nominees for the 2025 awards event by category and hometown.
- It names the 2025 recipients of the 'Overcomer Founder,' 'Ruth Brewster Endurance,' and Historian Awards.
- The final resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the recipients.
From the bill
“BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend the recipients of the 2025 Georgia Single Parent "Legacy Builders" Recognition and Awards for their exceptional role as single-parent leaders and extend best wishes for continued success.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-38)
- Jason Esteves (D, SD-35)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-44)
- Freddie Powell Sims (D, SD-12)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-2)
- Michael 'Doc' Rhett (D, SD-33)
Topics
- single parents
- Georgia Senate resolution
- community awards
- Georgia Single Parent Day