Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 440: Gephardt, Tricia; recognize
Last action March 25, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Tricia Gephardt for her volunteer work, civic leadership, and contributions to education and community engagement in Georgia.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia Senate recognizing Tricia Gephardt. It details her background, including a government degree from Georgetown University, early career work on Capitol Hill for the House Majority Leader, and her involvement in Georgia political campaigns. The resolution highlights her volunteer leadership roles, including serving as Parents' Association president at Holy Innocents' Episcopal School, an advisory council member for Horizons Atlanta, and a longtime supporter of the childhood cancer nonprofit CURE. It also notes she founded The Postcard Project, a grassroots effort to boost voter participation and civic dialogue. The Senate resolves to commend her and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her a copy of the resolution. It does not change any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Tricia Gephardt on behalf of the Georgia Senate for her public service and civic engagement.
- States the Senate's praise for her leadership roles in education, including at Holy Innocents' Episcopal School and Horizons Atlanta.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Tricia Gephardt.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honorary statement.
Who it affects
This resolution primarily affects Tricia Gephardt, who is honored by name, and the Secretary of the Senate, who is directed to distribute a copy of it to her. It has no legal or regulatory effect on the broader public.
Why it matters
The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic: it is an official record of the Georgia Senate publicly honoring one individual's volunteer and civic contributions, distributed to her as a keepsake.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Gephardt's education, career on Capitol Hill, and volunteer leadership roles in Georgia education and civic organizations.
- The resolving clause states the Senate recognizes and commends her for public service, education leadership, and community contributions.
- A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to her.
From the bill
“her commitment to civic engagement led her to found The Postcard Project, a grassroots initiative designed to foster meaningful dialogue, increase voter participation, and encourage community involvement”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-39)
- Harold Jones II (D, SD-22)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-2)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-36)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-17)
- Bill Cowsert (R, SD-46)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-44)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-9)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-14)
Topics
- Georgia Senate resolution
- civic engagement
- community recognition
- volunteerism