SR 455: QuikTrip; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia Senate honors the convenience store chain QuikTrip for its charitable response to Hurricane Helene in State Senate District 19. It states that QuikTrip donated $110,000 to several local relief funds and organizations, including the Toombs Strong Fund, the Weathered but Strong Fund, Manna House Ministries, Effingham Family Connection, and Screven Family Connection. The resolution also notes that QuikTrip delivered about $45,000 worth of supplies such as water, drinks, food, and flashlights to affected communities. The Senate formally commends the company for this assistance, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for QuikTrip. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a symbolic statement of appreciation.

• Formally recognizes and commends QuikTrip for donating $110,000 to five named Hurricane Helene relief funds and organizations in Southeast Georgia.
• States that QuikTrip delivered roughly $45,000 in supplies, including water, food, and flashlights, to storm-affected communities.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to QuikTrip.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it has no binding legal effect.

The resolution directly names QuikTrip, a retail corporation, and references relief organizations it supported: the Toombs Strong Fund, the Weathered but Strong Fund, Manna House Ministries, Effingham Family Connection, and Screven Family Connection, along with residents of State Senate District 19.

While the resolution carries no legal force, it publicly documents specific charitable contributions made after Hurricane Helene and puts the Georgia Senate on record thanking a private company, which can matter for public recognition and community relations even though it changes no law.

• The whereas clauses describe QuikTrip's $110,000 in donations to five specific relief funds and organizations serving Senate District 19.
• The whereas clauses also describe an additional $45,000 in supplies, such as water, food, and flashlights, delivered to storm-impacted areas.
• The resolved clause has the Senate formally recognize and commend QuikTrip for its contributions to Hurricane Helene recovery.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide QuikTrip with an official copy of the resolution.

1. 2025-03-27Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-03-25Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Blake Tillery (R, SD-19)Primary sponsor

• Hurricane Helene relief
• legislative recognition
• Southeast Georgia disaster response
• charitable donations