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Senate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

SR 777: Bryant, John Hope; recognize

Last action February 17, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted

A Georgia Senate resolution honors entrepreneur John Hope Bryant for his work in financial literacy and economic empowerment on Next Gen Youth Entrepreneurship Day.

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In plain language

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes John Hope Bryant, founder and CEO of Operation HOPE, Inc., for his career in financial literacy, economic empowerment, and inclusive capitalism. The resolution lists his professional achievements, including his media roles and awards, and formally commends him on behalf of the Senate. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Bryant. The resolution creates no new rules, funding, or legal obligations.

What the bill does

  • Formally recognizes and commends John Hope Bryant on Next Gen Youth Entrepreneurship Day.
  • Extends the Senate's best wishes to Bryant for his continued health, happiness, and success.
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Bryant.
  • Creates no new laws, funding, or legal requirements, since it is a ceremonial honor rather than legislation.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names John Hope Bryant, an entrepreneur and founder of Operation HOPE, Inc. It also involves the Georgia Senate and the Secretary of the Senate, who is directed to prepare a copy for distribution to Bryant.

Why it matters

This resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians. It is a symbolic honor that publicly recognizes an individual's career achievements through official Senate action, similar to a certificate of appreciation entered into the legislative record.

Key provisions

  • The resolution states the Senate's reasons for honoring Bryant, describing his career founding Operation HOPE, Inc. and related ventures.
  • The resolved clause formally commends Bryant and wishes him continued health, happiness, and success.
  • A further clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Bryant.

From the bill

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend John Hope Bryant and extend their sincere best wishes for his continued health, happiness, and success.

This is the resolution's core action, formally honoring John Hope Bryant.

Status timeline

  1. 2026-02-17Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
  2. 2026-02-16Senate Hopper (Senate)

Sponsors

  • Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)Primary sponsor

Topics

  • ceremonial resolution
  • financial literacy
  • Georgia Senate honors
  • economic empowerment

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