--- title: SR 655. Heard, Greta; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr655 cite_as: SR 655, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr655 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr655.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr655/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72599 date: 2026-02-02 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Heard, Greta; recognize ## Text Senate Resolution 655 By: Senators Anderson of the 43rd, Harbison of the 15th, Mangham of the 55th, Sims of the 12th, James of the 28th and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Greta Heard; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Greta Heard, a proud resident of Covington, Georgia, has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that she has played in leadership and her deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and WHEREAS, with 33 years of experience in the banking industry, Greta is a seasoned professional who currently holds the position of Market President at Newton Federal Bank, where she made history as the first woman and the first African American to achieve this title; and WHEREAS, beyond her banking career, Greta serves as Director of Finance for the Taylor Made Foundation and is the TMU Program Coordinator at Taylor Made University, leaving a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of individuals, families, and future leaders within her community; and WHEREAS, this distinguished gentlewoman has given inspiration to many through her high ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens, and she possesses the vast wisdom which only comes through experience and the strength of character which is achieved through overcoming the many challenges of life; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend Greta Heard for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated service to the State of Georgia and extend their sincere best wishes for continued health, happiness, and success. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Greta Heard. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia Senate resolution honors Greta Heard of Covington for her career in banking and community service, marking her achievements at Newton Federal Bank. ### Plain-language summary 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. ### What it does - 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. ### Who it affects 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. ### Why it matters 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. ### Key provisions - 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-02) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-02-02) - Sponsors: Tonya Anderson, Ed Harbison, Randal Mangham, Freddie Sims, Donzella James, Jaha Howard, RaShaun Kemp, Kenya Wicks, Michael Rhett, Derek Mallow, Harold Jones - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72599 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr655.md?full=1