Georgia CommonsSR 753: Drake, Brianne; recognize
Last action February 11, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes Brianne Drake, the first Black president of the Georgia Association of REALTORS\u00ae, for her career and leadership in real estate.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia Senate. It recognizes Brianne Drake, who in 2026 became the first Black president of the Georgia Association of REALTORS\u00ae, for her long career as an associate broker and her leadership roles in state and national real estate organizations. The resolution lists her awards, including REALTOR\u00ae of the Year honors in 2011 and 2018, and her service on national committees for the National Association of REALTORS\u00ae. It does not change any Georgia law. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for Brianne Drake as a keepsake of the honor.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Brianne Drake for her contributions to the Georgia Association of REALTORS\u00ae.
- Lists her professional awards and leadership roles in state and national real estate organizations as the basis for the honor.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Brianne Drake.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the Senate.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Brianne Drake, an associate broker and Georgia Association of REALTORS\u00ae leader. It has no legal or practical effect on other Georgians, real estate professionals, or state agencies.
Why it matters
The resolution has no effect on Georgia law, policy, or funding. Its significance is symbolic: it puts the Georgia Senate's formal recognition of Brianne Drake's career and her status as the first Black president of the Georgia Association of REALTORS\u00ae into the public record.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses recount Brianne Drake's career, awards, and leadership positions in state and national REALTOR\u00ae organizations.
- The resolved clause states the Senate's recognition and commendation of Brianne Drake and extends best wishes for her continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Brianne Drake.
From the bill
“as 2026 President, Brianne Drake has made history as the first Black president of the Georgia Association of REALTORS®”
“the members of this body recognize and commend Brianne Drake for her many remarkable contributions to the Georgia Association of REALTORS® and extend best wishes for continued success.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
Topics
- Georgia Senate resolution
- real estate
- REALTOR recognition
- ceremonial honor