--- title: SR 656. Green, Shundra; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr656 cite_as: SR 656, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr656 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr656.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr656/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72602 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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Green, Shundra; recognize ## Text Senate Resolution 656 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 Shundra Green; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Shundra Green 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, a native of Covington, Georgia, Shundra Green knew from a young age that her calling was to become and educator and to serve the youth in her community; and WHEREAS, with over 13 years of service at Newton High School, Shundra's passion for students extends far beyond the classroom, where she sponsored a mentoring group for young women, focused on fostering leadership, personal growth, and confidence; and WHEREAS, during her tenure at Newton High School, Shundra served as a department chair and ALANHS Director Manager, where her significant organizational and leadership talents, remarkable patience and diplomacy, and keen sense of vision earned her the respect and admiration of her colleagues, associates, and students; and WHEREAS, through her unwavering dedication to education, leadership, and community service, Shundra Green continues to leave a lasting legacy by shaping future leaders and strengthening the educational community she proudly calls home; 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 Shundra Green 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 Shundra Green. ## 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 formally recognizes and commends Shundra Green, a longtime Newton High School educator, for her service to students and her community. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate rather than a bill that changes state law. It honors Shundra Green, a native of Covington, Georgia, who has worked more than 13 years at Newton High School as a teacher, department chair, and ALANHS Director Manager. The resolution recounts her mentoring work with young women focused on leadership and confidence, and her broader reputation for organizational skill, patience, and dedication to students and colleagues. It closes by directing the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for Green, so she has an official record of the chamber's recognition. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Shundra Green for her service in education and to the Newton High School community. - States the Senate's official praise for her leadership, mentoring, and organizational contributions over more than 13 years at the school. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Shundra Green. - Does not create, change, or repeal any Georgia statute since it is a commendatory resolution rather than a bill. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors Shundra Green, a Newton High School educator. It also involves the Georgia Senate and its Secretary, who is tasked with preparing and delivering the ceremonial copy to her. ### Why it matters The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical impact is limited to giving Shundra Green formal, public recognition from the Georgia Senate for her career in education and community service. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Green's background, her career at Newton High School, and her mentoring and leadership work. - The resolving clause has the Senate officially recognize and commend her for her service to the state. - A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Green. ## 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/72602 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr656.md?full=1