Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 501: Keenan, Charlotte; recognize
Last action March 31, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes Charlotte Keenan of Midtown High School for winning the GHSA 4A State Literary Championship in extemporaneous speaking.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate. It does not change any law. Instead, it honors Charlotte Keenan, a student at Midtown High School, for winning the top title in Domestic and International Extemporaneous Speaking at the GHSA (Georgia High School Association) 4A State Literary Championship. The resolution recites her achievement and praises her dedication and sportsmanship, then formally states that the Senate recognizes and commends her and wishes her future success. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution to give to Keenan as a keepsake.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Charlotte Keenan for winning the GHSA 4A State Literary Championship in extemporaneous speaking.
- Extends the Senate's best wishes to Keenan for future success.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Keenan.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Charlotte Keenan, a student at Midtown High School, and references her school and the GHSA. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare a copy for her.
Why it matters
This resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic: it gives official state recognition to a student's academic achievement and creates a keepsake document for her and her school community.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Keenan's win at the GHSA 4A State Literary Championship and praise her skill and character.
- The resolved clause has the Senate officially recognize and commend Keenan and wish her future success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Keenan.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Charlotte Keenan on winning the GHSA 4A State Literary Championship and extend best wishes for success in the future.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Jason Esteves (D, SD-35)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-39)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-36)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-44)
- Donzella James (D, SD-28)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-40)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-43)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-17)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-38)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-41)
Topics
- student achievement
- Georgia Senate resolution
- high school speech competition
- Midtown High School