Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 452: RUMC Job Networking; recognize
Last action March 25, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes RUMC Job Networking, a Roswell United Methodist Church ministry that has helped job seekers in metro Atlanta since 1988, for its decades of service.
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In plain language
This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate honoring RUMC Job Networking, a career support ministry run by Roswell United Methodist Church since 1988. The resolution describes the ministry's history, including that it has served more than 90,000 job seekers, meets twice a month with over 155 volunteers, and offers services like resume reviews, LinkedIn help, interview coaching, and job fairs. It also notes past media coverage on ABC World News Tonight and WSB-TV. The Senate resolves to commend the organization and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send it a copy of the resolution as a keepsake.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends RUMC Job Networking for its history of helping job seekers since 1988.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to RUMC Job Networking.
- Does not create any new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor only.
Who it affects
RUMC Job Networking and its volunteers and staff at Roswell United Methodist Church are directly honored. The resolution has no legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or state agencies.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences for Georgians. Its significance is symbolic: it gives official state recognition to a long running community program that has helped tens of thousands of people find jobs in the Atlanta area.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe RUMC Job Networking's founding in 1988 and its record of serving more than 90,000 job seekers.
- The whereas clauses detail its twice-monthly seven-hour programs supported by more than 155 volunteers.
- The resolved clause has the Senate recognize and commend the organization for its service to job seekers in Georgia and beyond.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to RUMC Job Networking.
From the bill
“having served more than 90,000 individuals through its comprehensive career development services and networking opportunities”
“the members of this body recognize and commend RUMC Job Networking for its decades of service and dedication on behalf of job seekers in the State of Georgia and beyond”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- John Albers (R, SD-56)
Topics
- job seekers
- career support
- Roswell United Methodist Church
- Georgia Senate resolution
- workforce development