Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 504: Edwards, William; congratulate
Last action March 31, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally congratulates William Edwards, a University of North Georgia cadet, for being named a presidential fellow to the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It honors William Edwards, a junior at the University of North Georgia, for being selected as the university's presidential fellow to the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress for the 2024-2025 academic year. The resolution lists Edwards' academic and military achievements, including his 4.0 GPA in history, his Army ROTC Scholarship, his completion of Army Air Assault School and the Cadet Basic Leadership Course, and his role as commander of the Range Challenge Gold Team. The Senate resolves to congratulate him and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide him a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates and honors William Edwards for his selection as a presidential fellow at the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress.
- Recites Edwards' academic record, including a 4.0 GPA and placement on the University of North Georgia's President's List every semester since Fall 2022.
- Recites his military accomplishments, including an Army ROTC Scholarship and completion of Army Air Assault School.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to William Edwards.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names William Edwards, a University of North Georgia cadet and student from Dahlonega, Georgia. It also references the University of North Georgia and the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress, but creates no obligations for them.
Why it matters
This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect; it does not change Georgia law, spend state money, or create any ongoing program. Its practical effect is a formal, on-the-record honor for one individual, distributed as a keepsake document from the Senate.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause congratulates William Edwards on his selection as presidential fellow and wishes him future health, happiness, and success.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Edwards.
From the bill
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body congratulate and honor William Edwards upon being named the presidential fellow to the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Steve Gooch (R, SD-51)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-49)
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-19)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-50)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-54)
- John F. Kennedy (R, SD-18)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-40)
- Colton Moore (R, SD-53)
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-42)
- Rick Williams (R, SD-25)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-32)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-6)
- Emanuel Jones (D, SD-10)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-4)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-34)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-55)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-52)
- Bill Cowsert (R, SD-46)
- Sam Watson (R, SD-11)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-8)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-48)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- University of North Georgia
- Georgia Senate honors
- ROTC and military education