Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 535: Rogers, Denney H.; recognize
Last action April 4, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution honors Denney H. Rogers, longtime mayor of Ephesus, Georgia, for 35 years of service to his community, without changing any state law.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Denney H. Rogers, who has served as mayor of Ephesus, Georgia for 35 years, taking over the post from his father and running unopposed in every election since. The resolution describes his family's history in Ephesus, including a sawmilling business and a home recognized as a Georgia Centennial Farm, and lists his accomplishments as mayor: a library, city hall, fire station, paved roads, ball fields, a community center, and a debt-free water system serving the area. It also notes his service on various local and regional boards. The Senate formally commends him and directs that a copy of the resolution be given to him.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Denney H. Rogers for 35 years as mayor of Ephesus, Georgia.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Rogers.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulation; it is a ceremonial statement of praise from the Senate.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Denney H. Rogers and references the residents of Ephesus, Georgia, but it does not impose obligations or create rights or funding for any group.
Why it matters
Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it has no direct legal or financial effect on Georgians. Its practical significance is symbolic: an official record of the Senate publicly honoring a long-serving local official.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses recount Rogers's 35-year tenure as mayor of Ephesus and his family's history in the town.
- The resolved clause formally commends Rogers for his service to Ephesus and the surrounding area.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Rogers.
From the bill
“Denney H. Rogers has faithfully served as mayor of Ephesus, Georgia, for 35 years since being elected when his father, Lonnie L. Rogers, the first mayor, retired”
“the members of this body recognize and commend Denney H. Rogers for his 35 years of service to Ephesus, Georgia, and the surrounding area”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Matt Brass (R, SD-6)
- John F. Kennedy (R, SD-18)
- Steve Gooch (R, SD-51)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-29)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-31)
- Larry Walker, III (R, SD-20)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- local government
- Ephesus Georgia
- mayor recognition