Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 509: Bond, Dabney; congratulate
Last action March 31, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution congratulates Midtown High School swimmer Dabney Bond for helping win first place in the 400 Free Relay, setting a new school record.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Dabney Bond, a member of the Midtown High School girls swim relay team, for winning first place in the 400 Free Relay with a time of 3:31.75, breaking the school's previous record by seven seconds. The resolution names Bond's teammates, Rhea El-Deiry, Katya Tumanova, and Sarah Paisley Owen, and praises the team's athletic ability, dedication, and unity. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Dabney Bond as a keepsake of the honor.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates Dabney Bond on the Georgia Senate's behalf for the 400 Free Relay win.
- States the relay team's winning time of 3:31.75 and notes it broke the prior school record by seven seconds.
- Names the other three swimmers on the record-breaking relay team along with Bond.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dabney Bond.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Dabney Bond and her Midtown High School girls swim relay teammates, Rhea El-Deiry, Katya Tumanova, and Sarah Paisley Owen. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare the commemorative copy.
Why it matters
This resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is symbolic recognition, giving Dabney Bond and her team formal acknowledgment from the state Senate for their athletic achievement.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause has the Senate formally congratulate Dabney Bond for the 400 Free Relay win and wish her continued success.
- A further resolution clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Dabney Bond.
- The preamble (whereas clauses) documents the factual basis: the winning time, the broken record, and the names of all four relay team members.
From the bill
“winning first place in the 400 Free Relay, breaking the school record by an impressive seven seconds with a time of 3:31.75”
“the members of this body congratulate Dabney Bond for claiming first place in the 400 Free Relay and extend best wishes for continued success”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Jason Esteves (D, SD-35)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-36)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-38)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-44)
Topics
- high school swimming
- legislative honors
- Fulton County
- Midtown High School