SR 511: Willis, Michelle Taylor; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate honoring Michelle Taylor Willis, founder and CEO of Gagnant Media and publisher of SoFu Lifestyle Magazine. The resolution lists her professional accomplishments, including her book on parenting, her national speaking engagements, and her community board leadership in the South Fulton area. The resolution does not change any Georgia law or create any new program, funding, or requirement. It simply states the Senate's recognition of Willis and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her with a copy of the resolution as a keepsake.

• Formally states the Senate's recognition and commendation of Michelle Taylor Willis for her career and community contributions.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Willis.
• Creates no new law, funding, or ongoing obligation; it is a one-time honorary statement.

This resolution directly names and honors Michelle Taylor Willis. It does not impose obligations on any other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond the Secretary of the Senate's task of distributing a copy.

The resolution has no legal or practical effect on Georgia law or residents; its significance is purely symbolic, serving as an official record of the Senate's public acknowledgment of one individual's career and community involvement.

• The resolution's whereas clauses recount Willis's career as a media executive, author, speaker, and community board member.
• The resolved clause states the Senate recognizes and commends Willis and wishes her continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Willis.

1. 2025-04-02Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-03-31Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Donzella James (D, SD-28)Primary sponsor

• Georgia Senate resolution
• honorary recognition
• South Fulton County