Senate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

SR 506: Owen, Sarah Paisley; congratulate

Last action March 31, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted

A Georgia Senate resolution congratulates Midtown High School swimmer Sarah Paisley Owen for winning the 400 Free Relay and setting state records in the 50 Free and 100 Free.

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In plain language

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Sarah Paisley Owen, a member of the Midtown High School girls swim relay team in Fulton County, for the team's first place finish in the 400 Free Relay, where they broke the school record by seven seconds with a time of 3:31.75. The resolution also highlights Owen's individual achievements, noting she placed first in both the 50 Free and 100 Free events and broke the state record in the 100 Free, giving her state records in both events. The Senate directs its Secretary to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Owen as a keepsake of the honor.

What the bill does

Formally congratulates Sarah Paisley Owen on behalf of the Georgia Senate for her swimming achievements.
Recognizes the Midtown High School girls swim relay team's first place finish and school record in the 400 Free Relay.
Notes Owen's individual state records in the 50 Free and 100 Free events.
Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Owen.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names Sarah Paisley Owen and her Midtown High School swim relay teammates Rhea El-Deiry, Dabney Bond, and Katya Tumanova. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution.

Why it matters

This resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a formal public honor. Its main real-world impact is symbolic, giving Owen and her team official recognition from the Georgia Senate for their athletic accomplishments.

Key provisions

The whereas clauses describe the Midtown High School girls swim relay team's first place win in the 400 Free Relay with a time of 3:31.75, breaking the school record by seven seconds.
The whereas clauses credit team members Rhea El-Deiry, Dabney Bond, Katya Tumanova, and Sarah Paisley Owen for the relay victory.
The resolved clause formally congratulates Owen for the relay win and her individual first place finishes in the 50 Free and 100 Free, including a state record in the 100 Free.
The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Owen.

From the bill

“breaking the school record by an impressive seven seconds with a time of 3:31.75”
Describes how much the relay team improved on the previous school record.

“placed first in both the 50 Free and 100 Free events, breaking the state record in the 100 Free and now holding state records in both events”
Highlights Owen's individual state record achievements in swimming.

Status timeline

2025-03-31Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2025-03-28Senate Hopper (Senate)

Topics

high school sports
swimming
Fulton County
legislative honors

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