Georgia CommonsSR 720: Senior Day; recognize February 11, 2026
Last action February 9, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution commends the Georgia Council on Aging and recognizes Wednesday, February 11, 2026, as Senior Day at the Capitol as part of Senior Week.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate rather than a bill that changes any law. It commends the Georgia Council on Aging (GCOA), a group that advises the Governor, the General Assembly, the Georgia Department of Human Services, and other state agencies on issues affecting older Georgians. The resolution formally recognizes February 11, 2026 as Senior Day at the Capitol, part of a larger Senior Week hosted by the GCOA, when older Georgians and advocates visit the Capitol to meet with state leaders. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for the Council on Aging as a keepsake. It creates no new requirements, funding, or penalties.
What the bill does
- Formally commends the Georgia Council on Aging for its advocacy work on behalf of older Georgians.
- Officially recognizes February 11, 2026 as Senior Day at the Capitol as part of Senior Week.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Council on Aging.
- Creates no binding legal requirements, funding, or changes to Georgia law.
Who it affects
The Georgia Council on Aging, which receives formal recognition, and older Georgians and advocacy groups such as the Coalition of Advocates for Georgia's Elderly (CO-AGE) who participate in Senior Day at the Capitol.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians' daily lives, but it gives official Senate recognition to a day when seniors and advocates gather at the Capitol to raise awareness about issues like aging services and elder care policy.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe the Georgia Council on Aging's role advising the Governor, General Assembly, and state agencies on aging issues.
- The first resolving clause commends the Georgia Council on Aging for its advocacy and service to elder Georgians.
- The first resolving clause also recognizes February 11, 2026 as Senior Day at the Capitol in Georgia.
- A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Council on Aging.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend the Georgia Council on Aging for its continued advocacy and service to elder Georgians and recognize February 11, 2026, as Senior Day at the Capitol in the State of Georgia.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
- Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
- David Lucas (D, SD-026)
- Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
- Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
Topics
- senior citizens
- aging services
- Georgia Council on Aging
- legislative resolutions