SR 655: Heard, Greta; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate to recognize Greta Heard, a longtime resident of Covington, Georgia. It highlights her 33-year career in banking, noting that she serves as Market President at Newton Federal Bank and was the first woman and first African American to hold that title there. The resolution also notes her work as Director of Finance for the Taylor Made Foundation and as a program coordinator at Taylor Made University. It does not change any Georgia law; it simply commends her service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to give her a copy of the resolution as a keepsake.

• Formally recognizes and commends Greta Heard for her career and community service on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
• States factual background about her 33 years in banking and her role as Market President at Newton Federal Bank.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Greta Heard.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a symbolic honor only.

This resolution directly names and honors Greta Heard, a banking executive and community leader in Covington, Georgia. It has no regulatory or financial effect on any other individuals, businesses, or government agencies.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences for Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic, giving public, official recognition to one woman's career achievements and community contributions through the Georgia Senate's formal record.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Greta Heard's 33-year banking career and her position as Market President at Newton Federal Bank.
• It notes she was the first woman and first African American to hold that title at the bank.
• It references her additional roles with the Taylor Made Foundation and Taylor Made University.
• The resolving clause formally commends her service and wishes her continued health and success.
• A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the document to her.

1. 2026-02-02Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-01-29Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)Primary sponsor
• 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)

• ceremonial resolution
• Georgia Senate honors
• Covington Georgia
• banking industry