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title: SR 730. Meals on Wheels Atlanta; recognize
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date: 2026-02-10
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bill_number: SR 730
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status_date: 2026-02-10
last_action: Senate Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - RaShaun Kemp
  - Freddie Sims
  - Gail Davenport
  - Jaha Howard
  - Kenya Wicks
  - Randal Mangham
  - Kim Jackson
  - Randy Robertson
  - Shawn Still
  - Chuck Payne
  - Nan Orrock
  - Sonya Halpern
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  - senior services
  - food insecurity
  - nonprofit recognition
  - Atlanta community organizations
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# SR 730. Meals on Wheels Atlanta; recognize

## Text

Senate Resolution 730
By: Senators Kemp of the 38th, Sims of the 12th, Davenport of the 17th, Howard of the 35th,
Wicks of the 34th and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Meals on Wheels Atlanta for its 60 years of service to seniors
and vulnerable individuals by addressing food insecurity, promoting independence, and
enhancing quality of life; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Meals on Wheels Atlanta is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization
dedicated to delivering nutritious meals and providing essential support services to seniors
and homebound individuals who are unable to prepare their own meals; and
WHEREAS, this organization serves 500,000 meals each year to nearly 1,100 seniors who
face challenges such as limited mobility, chronic illness, disability, and financial insecurity;
and
WHEREAS, for six decades, Meals on Wheels Atlanta has not only addressed hunger and
malnutrition but has also provided regular wellness checks, social interaction, and a critical
safety net that helps reduce isolation among seniors; and
WHEREAS, allowing access to consistent, healthy meals enables older adults to maintain
their health, dignity, and independence while having the privilege to age within their
communities; and
WHEREAS, Meals on Wheels Atlanta relies heavily on the dedication of approximately
1,200 volunteers, as well as community partners, and staff who selflessly give their time and
resources to serve others with compassion and care; and
WHEREAS, the organization plays a significant role in reducing healthcare costs by
preventing hospitalizations and long-term institutional care through early intervention and
social interaction; and
WHEREAS, Meals on Wheels Atlanta exemplifies the values of service, equity, and
community responsibility by ensuring that no senior is left hungry or forgotten.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
recognize and commend Meals on Wheels Atlanta for 60 years of outstanding service and
success as a pivotal force in assisting seniors and extend their most profound appreciation
to the volunteers, staff, and supporters of Meals on Wheels Atlanta for their commitment,
compassion, and invaluable contributions 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 Meals on Wheels
Atlanta.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes Meals on Wheels Atlanta for 60 years of delivering meals and support services to seniors and homebound residents across the Atlanta area.

### Plain-language summary

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate honoring Meals on Wheels Atlanta, a nonprofit that delivers meals and wellness support to seniors who cannot cook for themselves. The resolution describes the organization's work over 60 years, including serving about 500,000 meals a year to nearly 1,100 seniors and relying on roughly 1,200 volunteers.
The resolution does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose new requirements. It simply commends the organization and its volunteers, staff, and supporters, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to Meals on Wheels Atlanta as a formal token of recognition.

### What it does

- Formally commends Meals on Wheels Atlanta for 60 years of delivering meals and wellness checks to seniors and homebound individuals.
- States facts about the organization's scale, including about 500,000 meals served yearly to nearly 1,100 seniors and around 1,200 volunteers involved.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Meals on Wheels Atlanta.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a statement of recognition rather than an operative policy change.

### Who it affects

Meals on Wheels Atlanta, its volunteers, staff, and supporters are the direct subjects of this recognition. Seniors and homebound individuals in the Atlanta area who receive meals and services from the organization are described in the resolution but are not granted anything new by it.

### Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not add funding, staff, or programs for Meals on Wheels Atlanta or its clients. Its practical impact is symbolic, giving the organization formal recognition from the Georgia Senate for its decades of service.

### Key provisions

- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Meals on Wheels Atlanta's mission, its scale of about 500,000 meals a year to nearly 1,100 seniors, and its reliance on about 1,200 volunteers.
- The resolved clause formally recognizes and commends the organization and thanks its volunteers, staff, and supporters.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Meals on Wheels Atlanta for distribution.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-02-10)
- Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-02-10)
- Sponsors: RaShaun Kemp, Freddie Sims, Gail Davenport, Jaha Howard, Kenya Wicks, Randal Mangham, Kim Jackson, Randy Robertson, Shawn Still, Chuck Payne, Nan Orrock, Sonya Halpern
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73006

> The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr730.md?full=1