Georgia CommonsSR 762: Labay, Lana; recognize
Last action February 12, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Lana Labay, who was sworn into the Morrow City Council, for her public service and volunteerism.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate honoring Lana Labay, who was sworn in as a Morrow City Council member (Council Seat-Post 3) on January 13, 2026. The resolution recounts her history of community leadership and volunteer work, including that the Mayor of Morrow established 'Lana Labay and Alma Floyd Day' on February 14, 2024 to honor her volunteerism. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the Senate's recognition and commendation of Labay's public service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her with a copy of the resolution as a keepsake.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Lana Labay for her public service to the State of Georgia.
- States the Senate's best wishes for her continued health and happiness.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Lana Labay.
- Creates no new laws, funding, penalties, or regulatory changes; it is purely a ceremonial honor.
Who it affects
This resolution affects primarily Lana Labay, a Morrow City Council member, and the Georgia Senate and its Secretary, who are tasked with preparing and delivering a commemorative copy of the resolution to her.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical impact is limited to publicly honoring one local official's community service and providing her a ceremonial keepsake from the state Senate.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause states the Senate recognizes and commends Lana Labay for her public service to Georgia.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Labay.
- The whereas clauses recite her swearing-in to the Morrow City Council and her history of local volunteerism and leadership.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Lana Labay for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Morrow City Council
- local government
- Georgia Senate honors