Georgia CommonsSR 78: Trocheck, Kathy Hogan; recognize
Last action February 3, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors author Kathy Hogan Trocheck, known worldwide by her pen name Mary Kay Andrews, for her career as a bestselling novelist with Georgia roots.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Kathy Hogan Trocheck, who writes under the pen name Mary Kay Andrews, describing her career from journalism at Georgia newspapers to becoming a New York Times bestselling novelist with 30 books. The resolution details her biography, including her University of Georgia journalism degree, her early mystery novels written under her real name, and her later bestsellers written as Mary Kay Andrews. It notes her ties to Atlanta and Tybee Island, Georgia. The Senate resolves to commend her for her accomplishments and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Kathy Hogan Trocheck, also known as Mary Kay Andrews, for her writing career and accomplishments.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Kathy Hogan Trocheck.
- Extends the Senate's best wishes to her for continued health and happiness.
- Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or fund any program.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors one individual, author Kathy Hogan Trocheck (Mary Kay Andrews). It has no regulatory or financial effect on any other group of Georgians.
Why it matters
This is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change, so it does not alter anyone's rights, obligations, or funding. Its main real-world effect is a formal Senate record and a keepsake copy of the resolution given to the honoree.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites her biography, including her journalism career and 30 published novels, as factual background (whereas clauses).
- The resolved clause states the Senate recognizes and commends her for her accomplishments and wishes her continued health and happiness.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to her.
From the bill
“BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend Kathy Hogan Trocheck, also known worldwide as Mary Kay Andrews, for her many outstanding accomplishments and extend best wishes for continued health and happiness.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
- Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
- John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
- Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
- Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
- David Lucas (D, SD-026)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
- Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Georgia authors
- Senate honors
- Tybee Island