Georgia CommonsSR 57: Cook, Mr. David A.; recognize
Last action January 29, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution honors David A. Cook, the retiring Secretary of the Georgia State Senate, recognizing decades of service to the Senate and the state.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia State Senate rather than a law that changes any statute. It recounts the career of David A. Cook, who began working in the Senate in 1976, later served as an aide and Chief of Staff to Nathan Deal, worked at the Medical Association of Georgia and the Georgia Department of Community Health, and became the 43rd Secretary of the Georgia State Senate in 2013. The resolution formally commends Cook for his service and congratulates him on his retirement. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Cook. It does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends David A. Cook for his service to the Georgia State Senate and the State of Georgia.
- Congratulates Cook on his retirement and extends best wishes for his health and happiness.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Cook.
- Does not alter any Georgia statute, create funding, or impose any new legal requirement.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names David A. Cook, the outgoing Secretary of the Georgia State Senate, and involves the Senate itself and its Secretary's office, which is directed to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally; it is a formal, ceremonial statement by the Senate marking the retirement of a longtime legislative staff leader and documenting his decades of service to state government.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites Cook's career history, including his 1976 hiring as a session assistant and his 2013 appointment as the 43rd Secretary of the Senate.
- The resolved clause commends Cook's service and congratulates him on retirement.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Cook.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Mr. David A. Cook for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated service to the Georgia State Senate and the State of Georgia”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
- Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
- Brandon Beach (R, SD-021)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
- Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
- Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- David Lucas (D, SD-026)
- Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
- Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
- Colton Moore (R, SD-053)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
Topics
- Georgia State Senate
- retirement recognition
- legislative staff
- ceremonial resolution