SR 740: Walsh, Kelly; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia Senate. It does not change any law or create new rules. Instead, it recognizes Kelly Walsh, who serves on the Board of Directors of the Decatur Downtown Development Authorities and works as a residential real estate agent with Keller Williams Metro Atlanta. The resolution highlights her election and re-election as the Decatur City Commission District 1 Representative in 2018 and 2021, her 2015 Hometown Hero award from the City of Decatur, and her volunteer work with groups like the Decatur Active Living Advisory Board, Clairemont Elementary PTA, Girls on the Run, Atlanta Track Club, and the Decatur-DeKalb YMCA. The Senate directs its Secretary to give Walsh an official copy of the resolution as a keepsake.

• Formally recognizes and commends Kelly Walsh for her public service in the Georgia Senate's official record.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Kelly Walsh.
• Extends the Senate's best wishes to Walsh for her continued health, happiness, and success.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is purely a ceremonial statement.

The resolution directly names Kelly Walsh, a Decatur city commissioner and community volunteer. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with distributing a copy of the resolution to her.

This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical impact is limited to publicly honoring one individual's community service and providing her with an official memento from the Georgia Senate.

• The whereas clauses describe Walsh's roles, including her Decatur Downtown Development Authorities board seat and her real estate work.
• The resolution notes her 2018 election and 2021 re-election as Decatur City Commission District 1 Representative.
• It cites her 2015 Hometown Hero award and volunteer service with several community and nonprofit organizations.
• The resolved clause formally commends Walsh and wishes her continued health, happiness, and success.
• A final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Walsh.

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

• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)Primary sponsor
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)

• Senate resolution
• Decatur
• local government
• community recognition