Georgia CommonsSR 724: Fayette County Day; recognize February 9, 2026
Last action February 9, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution commends Earnest "Ernie" Broadwell for his decades of political organizing in Fayette County and designates February 9, 2026, as Fayette County Day at the Capitol.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Earnest "Ernie" Broadwell for his long service to the Fayette County Democratic Committee, which he has been part of since 1992 and chaired starting in 1996. The resolution recounts his roles as treasurer, zone leader, and committee chair, his work on local and presidential campaigns, and his 2008 Thomas Murphy Lifetime Achievement Award. The Senate formally commends Broadwell for his public service and designates February 9, 2026, as Fayette County Day at the Capitol. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to Broadwell and the Fayette County Democratic Committee. The resolution creates no new laws, funding, or legal requirements.
What the bill does
- Commends Earnest "Ernie" Broadwell by name for his decades of service to the Fayette County Democratic Committee.
- Designates February 9, 2026, as Fayette County Day at the Georgia Capitol.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to Broadwell and the committee.
- Creates no statutory changes, funding, or enforceable legal obligations.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Earnest "Ernie" Broadwell and the Fayette County Democratic Committee. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare copies of the resolution, but it does not impose duties on the public or other government agencies.
Why it matters
This resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians. Its significance is purely ceremonial: it publicly recognizes an individual's community and political organizing work and sets aside a symbolic day at the Capitol in his honor.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Broadwell's history with the Fayette County Democratic Committee since 1992, including his election as chair in 1996.
- The resolved clause formally commends Broadwell and designates February 9, 2026, as Fayette County Day at the Capitol.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for distribution to Broadwell and the committee.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Earnest "Ernie" Broadwell for his unwavering dedication to public service and recognize February 9, 2026, as Fayette County Day at the capitol”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
Topics
- Fayette County
- legislative commendation
- Georgia Senate resolution
- civic recognition