--- title: SR 61. McInally, Dr. Robert Gordon Ross; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr61 cite_as: SR 61, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr61 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr61.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr61/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69654 date: 2025-01-30 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr60.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr62.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr61.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 61 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: Senate bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-01-30 last_action: Senate Read and Adopted sponsors: - Emanuel Jones - Gail Davenport - Kenya Wicks - RaShaun Kemp - Carden Summers - Ed Harbison - Nikki Merritt - Timothy Bearden - Michael Rhett - Kay Kirkpatrick text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR61/2025 upstream_id: 1947546 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - Senate resolution - ceremonial honor - Rotary International - humanitarian recognition --- # SR 61. McInally, Dr. Robert Gordon Ross; recognize ## Text Senate Resolution 61 By: Senators Jones of the 10th, Davenport of the 17th, Wicks of the 34th, Kemp of the 38th, Summers of the 13th and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Dr. Robert Gordon Ross McInally; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Dr. Robert Gordon Ross McInally joined the Rotary Club of South Queensferry, Scotland, in 1984 and has since held prominent leadership roles such as President and Vice President of Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland; and WHEREAS, during his distinguished tenure, Dr. McInally spearheaded a partnership with Hope and Homes for Children, focusing on providing stability and support for Rwandan genocide orphans, and he continues to serve as a patron of the organization; and WHEREAS, Dr. McInally further serves as a patron of Trade-Aid, an initiative of the Rotary Club of Grantham Kesteven, England, which delivers sustainable humanitarian aid to the developing world, as well as an ambassador for Bipolar UK; and WHEREAS, this distinguished gentleman has given inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and he possesses the vast wisdom which only comes through experience and the strength of character which is achieved through overcoming the many challenges of life; and WHEREAS, he is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished individual be appropriately recognized. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. Robert Gordon Ross McInally for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated service on behalf of those in need as well as extend the most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Dr. Robert Gordon Ross McInally. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia Senate resolution honors Dr. Robert Gordon Ross McInally, a Rotary International leader from Scotland, for his humanitarian and charitable work. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Dr. Robert Gordon Ross McInally, who joined the Rotary Club of South Queensferry, Scotland in 1984 and later held leadership roles including President and Vice President of Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland. The resolution highlights his work partnering with Hope and Homes for Children to help Rwandan genocide orphans, his role as a patron of Trade-Aid, and his work as an ambassador for Bipolar UK. The Senate commends him for his service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide him a copy of the resolution. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Robert Gordon Ross McInally for his humanitarian and charitable work. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dr. McInally. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement by the Georgia Senate. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors Dr. Robert Gordon Ross McInally. It also references organizations he works with, including Hope and Homes for Children, Trade-Aid, and Bipolar UK, though it imposes no obligations on them. ### Why it matters This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic honor. Its main real-world effect is that the Georgia Senate will send Dr. McInally an official copy recognizing his humanitarian service. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Dr. McInally's Rotary leadership roles and his humanitarian work with Hope and Homes for Children, Trade-Aid, and Bipolar UK. - The resolved clause formally commends him for his service and extends wishes for his continued health and happiness. - The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to him. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-01-30) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-01-30) - Sponsors: Emanuel Jones, Gail Davenport, Kenya Wicks, RaShaun Kemp, Carden Summers, Ed Harbison, Nikki Merritt, Timothy Bearden, Michael Rhett, Kay Kirkpatrick - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69654 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr61.md?full=1