Georgia CommonsSR 578: Ciraldo Jr., Al; recognize
Last action January 16, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution honors Al Ciraldo Jr. for more than 50 years as a spotter for Georgia Tech football radio broadcasts, a role he took over from his father in 1975.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It recognizes Al Ciraldo Jr., who has worked as a spotter for Georgia Institute of Technology football broadcasts since 1975, when he stepped into the role at age 16 after his father, longtime Georgia Tech broadcaster Al Ciraldo Sr. The resolution describes the spotter's job as identifying players in real time, providing statistics and historical context, and using hand signals and binoculars to help broadcasters keep the call accurate. It notes Ciraldo has covered more than 500 Georgia Tech games and now works from the Bobby Dodd Stadium radio booth named after his father. The Senate directs its Secretary to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Ciraldo.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Al Ciraldo Jr. by vote of the Georgia Senate for his decades of work as a Georgia Tech football broadcast spotter.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Al Ciraldo Jr.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulation; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a change to the Georgia Code.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Al Ciraldo Jr. It also references Georgia Tech athletics and its broadcast operations, though it does not create obligations for the university or any other institution.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect and does not change any Georgia law, tax, or program. Its practical effect is limited to a formal, public statement of recognition from the Senate and a keepsake copy delivered to Ciraldo.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause states the Senate recognizes and commends Al Ciraldo Jr. for his contributions to Georgia Tech and sports broadcasting.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make an appropriate copy available for distribution to Al Ciraldo Jr.
From the bill
“spotters perform a vital role in sports broadcasting by identifying players in real time; providing statistics, substitutions, and historical context during broadcasts”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
- Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
- Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
- Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
- Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
Topics
- Georgia Tech athletics
- legislative resolution
- sports broadcasting
- ceremonial recognition