--- title: SR 613. Hambrick, Gail B.; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr613 cite_as: SR 613, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr613 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr613.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr613/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72457 date: 2026-01-28 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/sr612.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr614.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr613.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 613 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: Senate bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-01-28 last_action: Senate Read and Adopted sponsors: - Kenya Wicks - Gail Davenport - Sally Harrell - Donzella James - Elena Parent text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR613/2025 upstream_id: 2095110 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - Clayton County - local government - ceremonial resolution - community service --- # SR 613. Hambrick, Gail B.; recognize ## Text Senate Resolution 613 By: Senators Wicks of the 34th, Davenport of the 17th, Harrell of the 40th, James of the 28th and Parent of the 44th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Gail B. Hambrick; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Gail B. Hambrick has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that she has played in leadership and her deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and WHEREAS, she has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of her time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community and state as evidenced dramatically by her superlative service as Clayton County Commissioner for District 2; and WHEREAS, a Clayton County resident of more than 30 years and life long public servant in the state of Geogia, Commissioner Hambrick is deeply rooted in and steadfastly committed to the communities she serves, including portions of College Park, Forest Park, and Riverdale; and WHEREAS, Commissioner Hambrick has served with honor and distinction, and her unwavering dedication to advancing initiatives that strengthen public safety, infrastructure, and community engagement have set the standard for public service; and WHEREAS, under her guided hand, Clayton County has expanded neighborhood watch groups; strengthened emergency response to fires, flooding, and extreme weather events; and increased community connections through her signature events such as the Back to School Bash, Hispanic Heritage Festival, June Jam, and many other community-focused initiatives; and WHEREAS, her exemplary leadership and service has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards and honors including the Unsung Hero Award from the State Legislative Black Caucus; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper to honor the outstanding leadership, keen sense of vision, and dedication represented by Commissioner Hambrick. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend Gail B. Hambrick for her service as Clayton County Commissioner for District 2 and extend sincere best wishes for her continued health, happiness, and success. 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 Gail B. Hambrick. ## 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 Senate resolution recognizes Gail B. Hambrick, the Clayton County Commissioner for District 2, for her public service and community leadership. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Gail B. Hambrick, who serves as Clayton County Commissioner for District 2, for more than three decades of residency and public service in Clayton County, including areas of College Park, Forest Park, and Riverdale. The resolution recounts her work expanding neighborhood watch groups, strengthening emergency response to fires, flooding, and severe weather, and organizing community events such as the Back to School Bash, Hispanic Heritage Festival, and June Jam. It notes she received the Unsung Hero Award from the State Legislative Black Caucus. The Senate formally commends her and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her a copy of the resolution. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Gail B. Hambrick for her service as Clayton County Commissioner for District 2. - States the Senate's appreciation for her work on public safety, infrastructure, and community engagement in Clayton County. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Hambrick. - Extends the Senate's best wishes for her continued health, happiness, and success. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names Gail B. Hambrick, the Clayton County Commissioner for District 2. It has no regulatory effect on the public, businesses, or other officials; it is a symbolic honor from the Georgia Senate. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or regulatory weight and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic, a public acknowledgment by the state Senate of a local official's community service and leadership in Clayton County. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Hambrick's tenure as Clayton County Commissioner for District 2 and her community initiatives. - The resolved clause formally commends her for her service and wishes her continued success. - A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Hambrick for distribution. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-01-28) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-01-28) - Sponsors: Kenya Wicks, Gail Davenport, Sally Harrell, Donzella James, Elena Parent - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72457 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr613.md?full=1