Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 479: Atlanta Postal Credit Union; recognize
Last action March 28, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the Atlanta Postal Credit Union for reaching its 100th anniversary, marking a century of service to postal workers and the wider community.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Atlanta Postal Credit Union (APCU) on the occasion of its 100th anniversary in 2025. The resolution notes that APCU was founded in 1925 and was the first credit union chartered in the State of Georgia, and it praises the organization's history of financial services, community involvement, and support for financial literacy. The resolution formally states that the Senate recognizes and commends APCU and wishes it continued success. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the credit union as a keepsake of the honor.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends the Atlanta Postal Credit Union on its 100th anniversary on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
- States that APCU was the first credit union chartered in Georgia, founded in 1925.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Atlanta Postal Credit Union.
- Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties, as a resolution of this kind does not change Georgia law.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Atlanta Postal Credit Union and its members, largely postal workers and their families, as the honorees. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare and distribute the ceremonial copy.
Why it matters
This resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It gives Atlanta Postal Credit Union formal recognition from the Georgia Senate for its 100-year history, but it does not alter any law, create funding, or impose new rules affecting Georgians generally.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause has the Senate recognize and commend Atlanta Postal Credit Union upon its 100th anniversary and wish it continued success.
- A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the credit union.
From the bill
“founded in 1925, APCU holds the distinction of being the first credit union chartered in the State of Georgia”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-36)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-44)
- Harold Jones II (D, SD-22)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-41)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-34)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-40)
- Michael 'Doc' Rhett (D, SD-33)
- Jason Esteves (D, SD-35)
- John Albers (R, SD-56)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-38)
Topics
- credit unions
- Georgia Senate resolution
- Atlanta Postal Credit Union
- financial institutions anniversary