Georgia CommonsSR 785: Arnold, Mark; recognize
Last action February 18, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes and commends Mark Arnold, a Decatur city commissioner and business leader, for his community service and career achievements.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring Mark Arnold, who serves on the Decatur City Commission and works as vice president of Data Analytics and Business Intelligence for CRH Americas Materials, Inc. The resolution lists his community involvement, including service on the Legacy Park Board of Directors, the City of Decatur Charter Review Commission, the Beacon Hill Middle School Leadership Team, the Decatur MLK Service Project, and the Decatur-DeKalb YMCA board. It also notes that Arnold founded Nuestro Banco, a Spanish-language community bank in North Carolina approved by the FDIC. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply commends Arnold for his public service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide him a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Mark Arnold for his public service and community involvement in Decatur and DeKalb County.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Mark Arnold.
- Creates no new law, funding, requirement, or penalty; it is a symbolic honor rather than a regulatory or budgetary action.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Mark Arnold. It does not impose obligations or create rights for any broader group of Georgians, businesses, or government agencies.
Why it matters
This resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians; it does not change any law, spend money, or create obligations. Its significance is purely ceremonial, formally recording the Senate's appreciation for one individual's community and civic contributions.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Arnold's roles, including his Decatur City Commission seat and CRH Americas Materials position, and his volunteer service on several local boards.
- The resolved clause formally commends Arnold for his public service and wishes him continued health and success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Arnold.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Mark Arnold for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Decatur city government
- community service recognition