SR 736: Coles, Marji; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a law that changes any statute. It honors Marji Coles, founder of Ladies of 2morrow, a Georgia-based nonprofit that works with youth and families in underserved communities. The resolution describes the organization's programs, including mentorship, life-skills education, mental health support, leadership development, and community workshops for young women, and notes it has served hundreds of girls and families in the greater Atlanta area since 2023. The Senate resolves to recognize and commend Coles for her work and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the organization.

• Formally recognizes and commends Marji Coles as founder of Ladies of 2morrow for her community service work.
• States the Senate's praise for the nonprofit's mentorship, life-skills education, mental health support, and leadership programs for young women.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Ladies of 2morrow.

This resolution directly names Marji Coles and the nonprofit organization Ladies of 2morrow, along with the young women and families in the greater Atlanta area that the organization serves through its mentorship and support programs.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and does not change any Georgia law. Its practical impact is symbolic, giving official state recognition to Coles and her organization's work with young women and families in underserved Atlanta-area communities.

• The whereas clauses describe Ladies of 2morrow's mission, founding in 2023, and services provided to hundreds of girls and families in the greater Atlanta area.
• The resolving clause has the Senate recognize and commend Marji Coles for her leadership and commitment to community service.
• A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to Ladies of 2morrow.

1. 2026-02-10Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-09Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)Primary sponsor
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)

• Georgia Senate resolution
• community organizations
• youth development
• women empowerment