Georgia CommonsSR 617: Oglesby, Evan; recognize
Last action January 28, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors former NFL player Evan Oglesby of Toccoa for his football career and his community work through his foundation and youth sports programs.
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In plain language
This is a commemorative resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Evan Oglesby, a former NFL player who played for teams including the Baltimore Ravens, Dallas Cowboys, Buffalo Bills, and Miami Dolphins, for his football career and his work in his hometown of Toccoa, Georgia. The resolution highlights the Evan Oglesby Foundation, founded in 2008, which has served over 50,000 students and awarded 75 scholarships, as well as The EO Center opened in 2011 and his roles with Protots Sports Prep and the Pro-Mingle Golf Social. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Oglesby. It creates no new legal requirements or funding.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Evan Oglesby for his NFL career and community work in a Senate resolution.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Evan Oglesby.
- Creates no changes to Georgia law, funding, or regulations, serving only as a ceremonial statement.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names Evan Oglesby, a former NFL player and Toccoa, Georgia community leader. It has no legal effect on the public, businesses, or government agencies, and imposes no obligations beyond the Secretary of the Senate's administrative task of distributing a copy.
Why it matters
The resolution has no practical impact on Georgia residents' daily lives or on state law. Its significance is symbolic, publicly honoring an individual's football career and charitable contributions through the Evan Oglesby Foundation and related community programs in Georgia.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites Evan Oglesby's NFL career with the Baltimore Ravens, Dallas Cowboys, Buffalo Bills, and Miami Dolphins.
- It describes the Evan Oglesby Foundation, founded in 2008, which has served over 50,000 students and awarded 75 scholarships.
- It notes the 2011 opening of The EO Center in Toccoa, Georgia, offering after-school programs and mentorship.
- It notes his ownership of Protots Sports Prep and co-ownership of the Pro-Mingle Golf Social event series.
- The resolving clause has the Senate commend Oglesby, and a further clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy to him.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Evan Oglesby for his unwavering commitment to the betterment of his community, state, and sport.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Evan Oglesby
- Toccoa Georgia
- NFL
- youth sports philanthropy