Georgia CommonsSR 790: Matthews, Y. Dyan; recognize
Last action February 18, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors Y. Dyan Matthews, Executive Director of the Greater South Fulton Chamber of Commerce, on her retirement, praising her years of leadership and community service.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Y. Dyan Matthews for her service as Executive Director of the Greater South Fulton Chamber of Commerce, highlighting her work growing the chamber's membership and staff and leading its 2022 rebranding and name change. The resolution formally commends her for her public service, congratulates her on her retirement, and wishes her continued health and happiness. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Matthews. The resolution has no regulatory effect and does not alter any Georgia statute.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Y. Dyan Matthews for her service as Executive Director of the Greater South Fulton Chamber of Commerce.
- Congratulates her on her retirement and extends the Senate's best wishes for her health and happiness.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Matthews.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Y. Dyan Matthews. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with preparing a copy for her, and reflects on her role with the Greater South Fulton Chamber of Commerce.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or regulatory weight and changes no Georgia law. Its practical effect is symbolic: it creates an official Senate record honoring Matthews's career and provides her with a keepsake copy commemorating her retirement.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause recognizes and commends Matthews for her public service to the State of Georgia and congratulates her on retirement.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make an appropriate copy available for distribution to Matthews.
- The preamble (whereas clauses) recounts her tenure at the Greater South Fulton Chamber of Commerce, including membership growth and the chamber's January 2022 name change.
From the bill
“Recognizing and commending Y. Dyan Matthews upon her retirement; and for other purposes.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
Topics
- Georgia Senate resolution
- retirement recognition
- Greater South Fulton Chamber of Commerce