Georgia CommonsSR 650: Wimberly, Maraget; recognize
Last action February 2, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes and commends Margaret Wimberly, a retired Newton County teacher, for her decades of work in education, church, and community service.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Margaret Wimberly, who taught English and American Literature in the Newton County School System for 37 years and received recognition including a Who's Who among American High School Teachers honor and a Disney's American Teacher Award nomination. The resolution also highlights her community involvement, including her volunteer work at Grace United Methodist Church in Covington, her role with the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church, and her participation in groups such as the NAACP, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and the Newton County MLK Scholar Committee. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to give her an official copy of the resolution as a keepsake.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Margaret Wimberly for her career and community service.
- States the Senate's praise for her 37-year teaching career in the Newton County School System.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Wimberly.
- Extends the Senate's best wishes to her for continued health and happiness but creates no new legal requirements.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Margaret Wimberly. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, though it reflects recognition from her Senate district representatives and mentions organizations she is active in, such as her church and community groups.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than legal consequence. It provides Wimberly with formal recognition from the Georgia Senate for her teaching career and community service, but it does not change any law, create funding, or affect anyone beyond the honoree.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Wimberly's 37-year teaching career and her recognitions, including a Disney's American Teacher Award nomination.
- The whereas clauses also describe her volunteer roles in her church and civic organizations in Newton County.
- The resolved clause formally commends her for her service to the State of Georgia.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Maraget Wimberly for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated service to the State of Georgia”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
Topics
- Senate resolution
- teacher recognition
- Newton County
- community service honors