--- title: SR 693. Annie D's Restaurant of Buena Vista, Georgia; honor collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr693 cite_as: SR 693, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr693 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr693.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr693/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72797 date: 2026-02-05 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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Annie D's Restaurant of Buena Vista, Georgia; honor ## Text Senate Resolution 693 By: Senators Harbison of the 15th, Anderson of the 43rd, Kemp of the 38th, Wicks of the 34th, Parent of the 44th and others A RESOLUTION Honoring Annie D's Restaurant of Buena Vista, Georgia; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Annie D's Restaurant, located in Buena Vista, Marion County, Georgia, has served as a cherished gathering place for residents and visitors alike, offering warm hospitality and home-style cooking that reflects the rich traditions and culture of the community; and WHEREAS, through its commitment to quality, consistency, and service, Annie D's Restaurant has earned a reputation as a local landmark, welcoming generations of families, neighbors, civic leaders, and travelers to its tables; and WHEREAS, Annie D's Restaurant has contributed meaningfully to the economic vitality of Buena Vista by supporting local employment, sourcing goods and services within the region, and drawing patrons to the downtown area; and WHEREAS, beyond its culinary offerings, Annie D's Restaurant embodies the spirit of small-town Georgia, fostering connection, fellowship, and a sense of belonging for all who enter its doors; and WHEREAS, the owners and staff of Annie D's Restaurant are to be commended for their dedication, hard work, and perseverance in operating a successful small business and for their positive impact on the quality of life in Marion County; and WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to recognize and honor Annie D's Restaurant for its years of service, community presence, and lasting contributions to Buena Vista, Georgia. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body honor Annie D's Restaurant of Buena Vista, Georgia, and commend its owners and staff for their outstanding service and commitment to the community. 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 Annie D's Restaurant. ## 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 Senate resolution honors Annie D's Restaurant in Buena Vista, Georgia, recognizing the family business for its community role and years of service. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Annie D's Restaurant, located in Buena Vista in Marion County, for its role as a local gathering place known for home-style cooking and hospitality. The resolution commends the restaurant's owners and staff for their hard work in running a small business and for contributing to the local economy through jobs and support for downtown Buena Vista. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for the restaurant, giving them a formal keepsake of the honor. ### What it does - Formally honors Annie D's Restaurant of Buena Vista, Georgia for its community presence and years of service. - Commends the restaurant's owners and staff for their dedication in operating a small business in Marion County. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to the restaurant. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names Annie D's Restaurant, its owners, and its staff in Buena Vista, Georgia. It has no legal effect on other businesses, residents, or state agencies beyond the Secretary of the Senate's clerical duty to distribute a copy. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences; it does not change any law or provide funding. Its significance is symbolic, giving public recognition from the Georgia Senate to a local business and its owners for their contribution to community life in Buena Vista. ### Key provisions - The resolution's whereas clauses describe the restaurant's history, hospitality, and role as a community gathering place in Buena Vista. - The resolved clause formally honors Annie D's Restaurant and commends its owners and staff for their service and community commitment. - A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the restaurant. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-05) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-02-05) - Sponsors: Ed Harbison, Tonya Anderson, RaShaun Kemp, Kenya Wicks, Elena Parent, Gail Davenport, Sally Harrell, Harold Jones, Michael Rhett, Donzella James, Josh McLaurin, Nan Orrock, Nabilah Islam Parkes, Freddie Sims, Derek Mallow, Jaha Howard - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72797 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr693.md?full=1