--- title: SR 502. Carter, Henry; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr502 cite_as: SR 502, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr502 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr502.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr502/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71872 date: 2025-03-31 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Carter, Henry; recognize ## Text 25 LC 129 0436 Senate Resolution 502 By: Senators Esteves of the 35th, Halpern of the 39th, Orrock of the 36th, Parent of the 44th, James of the 28th and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Henry Carter on winning the GHSA 4A State Literary1 Championship in Domestic and International Extemporaneous Speak ing; and for other2 purposes.3 WHEREAS, Henry Carter of Midtown High School earned the top title in the state with his4 win at the GHSA 4A State Literary Championship; and5 WHEREAS, this stellar young man epitomizes the courage, determination, leadership, and6 character necessary to attain excellence in academic prowess and performance; and7 WHEREAS, his months of training and competition have been rewarded with an impressive8 win, and it is appropriate that she holds the title of champion; and9 WHEREAS, Henry's victory was the culmination of a season of hard work, dedication, and10 excellent sportsmanship; and11 WHEREAS, his superior skill, strategy, stamina, and expertise have earned him the respect12 and admiration of his teammates and challengers; and13 S. R. 502 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0436 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the superlati ve abilities of this14 accomplished and gifted student, as well as the pride, honor, and respect he has brought to15 himself, his school, and his community, be appropriately recognized.16 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body17 recognize and commend Henry Carter on winning the GHSA 4A State Literary18 Championship and extend best wishes for success in the future.19 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed20 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Henry Carter.21 S. R. 502 - 2 - ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Senate resolution recognizes Henry Carter, a Midtown High School student, for winning the GHSA 4A State Literary Championship in extemporaneous speaking. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Henry Carter, a student at Midtown High School, for winning the GHSA 4A State Literary Championship in Domestic and International Extemporaneous Speaking. The resolution praises his hard work, sportsmanship, and skill, and formally commends him on behalf of the Senate. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for Carter, so he has an official record of the honor. It does not create any new rights, spending, or legal requirements. ### What it does - Formally commends Henry Carter for winning the GHSA 4A State Literary Championship in extemporaneous speaking. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Carter. - Creates no new law, funding, or legal requirement; it is a symbolic honor only. ### Who it affects The resolution names Henry Carter, a student at Midtown High School, and involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare a copy of the resolution for him. ### Why it matters The resolution has no legal or practical effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is limited to formally honoring one student's academic achievement and giving him an official keepsake from the state Senate. ### Key provisions - The resolved clause recognizes and commends Henry Carter for winning the GHSA 4A State Literary Championship. - A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Carter. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-31) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-03-31) - Sponsors: Jason Esteves, Sonya Halpern, Nan Orrock, Elena Parent, Donzella James, Sally Harrell, Tonya Anderson, Gail Davenport, RaShaun Kemp, Kim Jackson - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71872 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr502.md?full=1