Georgia CommonsSR 598: Colbenson, Kathy; congratulate
Last action January 27, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution congratulates Kathy Colbenson, longtime leader of CHRIS 180, for receiving the 2026 Reverend Robert Ross Johnson Humanitarian of the Year Award from the Rotary Club of Buckhead.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring Kathy Colbenson, who has led the nonprofit CHRIS 180 since 1987. The resolution describes her work growing the organization's programs for children, families, and underserved Georgians, including expanding to eight group homes, a supportive housing program, and a counseling center, while growing its annual budget from $400,000 to over $35 million. The resolution formally congratulates her on receiving the Rotary Club of Buckhead's 2026 Reverend Robert Ross Johnson Humanitarian of the Year Award, the 26th person to receive it. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Colbenson. The resolution creates no new law, funding, or requirements; it is a formal statement of recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates Kathy Colbenson on receiving the 2026 Reverend Robert Ross Johnson Humanitarian of the Year Award.
- Recites her history of leadership at CHRIS 180 since 1987, including expansion of housing and counseling programs.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Colbenson.
- Creates no changes to Georgia law, funding, or agency requirements, as a ceremonial resolution.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Kathy Colbenson, the nonprofit CHRIS 180 she leads, and the Rotary Club of Buckhead, which presents the award. It has no legal effect on any other group of Georgians.
Why it matters
The resolution has no practical or legal effect on Georgians generally. It serves as a public, official record of the Georgia Senate's recognition of one individual's decades of nonprofit leadership and community service.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause recognizes and commends Kathy Colbenson for her work and congratulates her on the award.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Colbenson.
From the bill
“Kathy Colbenson has been instrumental in developing innovative, trauma-informed approaches and programs that strengthen families and troubled youth in the State of Georgia”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- David Lucas (D, SD-026)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
- Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
Topics
- Georgia Senate resolution
- nonprofit leadership
- CHRIS 180
- community recognition