Georgia CommonsSR 633: Smith, Zach; recognize
Last action January 29, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution honors Georgia native Zach Smith for completing summits of the highest mountain on all seven continents, an achievement finished in 2025.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate. It recognizes Zach Smith, a Georgia native, for completing the Seven Summits challenge, climbing the highest peak on every continent, including Mount Everest and Mount McKinley, a goal he pursued for over 18 years before finishing in 2025. The resolution notes Smith is one of only three Georgians and 232 people worldwide to accomplish this feat. It also highlights his religious faith and his work managing an orphanage in Jefferey's Bay, South Africa for children who lost parents to AIDS. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide Smith with an official copy as a keepsake. It does not change any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Zach Smith for summiting the highest peak on each of the seven continents.
- States he is one of three Georgians and 232 people worldwide to complete this challenge.
- Extends the Senate's best wishes to Smith for continued health, happiness, and success.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Smith.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Zach Smith, a Georgia native. It has no regulatory effect on the public, businesses, or government agencies, since it is a ceremonial statement rather than a change to state law.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic: it puts the Georgia Senate's formal recognition on record for Smith's mountaineering achievement and his humanitarian work in South Africa.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Smith's completion of the Seven Summits challenge over more than 18 years, finishing in 2025.
- It lists the elevations of each of the seven peaks he climbed, including Mount Everest at 29,032 feet.
- It notes his ministry work managing an orphanage in Jefferey's Bay, South Africa for children orphaned by AIDS.
- The resolving clause formally commends Smith and directs the Secretary of the Senate to give him a copy of the resolution.
From the bill
“Zach is one of three Georgians, 80 Americans, and only 232 people worldwide to complete this remarkable endeavor”
“the members of this body recognize and commend Zach Smith on his summits of the highest mountain on each of the seven continents”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
- Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
Topics
- Senate resolution
- mountain climbing
- Georgia native honored
- ceremonial recognition