Georgia CommonsSR 697: Colbert, Jason; recognize
Last action March 16, 2026 · Senate Passed/Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes Jason Colbert, a Southeastern Technical College nursing student, as the 2025 state winner of the Technical College System of Georgia's GOAL award.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It honors Jason Colbert, a nursing student at Southeastern Technical College, for being named the 2025 state recipient of the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL), a program run by the Technical College System of Georgia that recognizes outstanding technical college students. The resolution explains that Colbert was chosen from among 22 college-level GOAL winners across the state's technical college system, which serves more than 149,000 students. The Senate commends and congratulates him for his achievements and for promoting technical education in Georgia, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide him with an official copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally commends and congratulates Jason Colbert for winning the 2025 statewide GOAL award from the Technical College System of Georgia.
- States the facts behind the award, including that Colbert was selected from 22 college-level GOAL winners and studies nursing at Southeastern Technical College.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Colbert.
- Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it has no regulatory or budgetary effect.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Jason Colbert. It also references Southeastern Technical College, the Technical College System of Georgia, and the roughly 149,000 students enrolled across the system's 22 colleges, though it imposes no obligations on them.
Why it matters
This resolution has no legal or practical effect on Georgia residents; it is a public honor recognizing one student's achievement. Its main real-world consequence is a ceremonial Senate invitation and an official copy of the resolution given to Colbert.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause has the Senate commend and congratulate Jason Colbert for his technical college achievements and advocacy for technical education.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Colbert.
- The preamble (whereas clauses) documents the background of the GOAL award and Colbert's selection but carries no operative legal force.
From the bill
“Jason Colbert is the state recipient of the Technical College System of Georgia's (TCSG) 2025 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL)”
“the members of this body commend and congratulate Jason Colbert for his technical college achievements and his efforts to promote technical education in the State of Georgia”
Status timeline
- Senate Passed/Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Third Read (Senate)
- Senate Read Second Time (Senate)
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported (Senate)
- Senate Read and Referred (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
Votes
- Senate voteMarch 16, 2026
52 yea, 0 nay (0 not voting, 2 absent)
Topics
- technical education
- legislative honors
- Georgia Senate resolution
- workforce development