Georgia CommonsSR 618: Charles, Orson; recognize
Last action January 28, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors former NFL player Orson Charles for his football career and his community and philanthropic work through his family foundation.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Orson Charles, a former NFL player who played for teams including the Cincinnati Bengals, New Orleans Saints, Detroit Lions, Cleveland Browns, and Kansas City Chiefs, for his athletic career and his work as a real estate developer, philanthropist, speaker, and entrepreneur. The resolution highlights the Orson Charles Family Foundation, which the text says works to support single-parent households and low-income families through building multi-family housing, financial literacy education, football camps, and mentoring for fatherless youth. The Senate directs its Secretary to prepare a copy of the resolution for Charles, but the measure creates no new rights, funding, or legal requirements.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Orson Charles for his NFL career and community work.
- States the Senate's praise for the Orson Charles Family Foundation's work with single-parent and low-income families.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Orson Charles.
- Creates no new law, funding, or enforceable obligations, as is typical for a commendation resolution.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Orson Charles and references his family foundation. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond directing the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the document.
Why it matters
This is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change. It has no direct effect on state law, funding, or Georgians' daily lives, though it publicly documents the Senate's recognition of Charles's athletic career and philanthropic work in the state's official record.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Orson Charles's NFL career and his current work as a developer, philanthropist, and entrepreneur.
- The whereas clauses describe the Orson Charles Family Foundation's mission to help single-parent households, low-income families, and fatherless youth.
- The resolving clause formally commends Charles for his commitment to his community, state, and sport.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Orson Charles.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Orson Charles for his unwavering commitment to the betterment of his community, state, and sport.”
“which is dedicated to empowering and equipping communities for lasting impact”
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
- Georgia Senate honors
- NFL players
- community philanthropy