Georgia CommonsSR 798: Roswell Rotary Club; commend
Last action February 19, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution commends the Roswell Rotary Club on its 75th anniversary, recognizing its history of fundraising and community service in the Roswell area.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It honors the Roswell Rotary Club, which was founded on April 18, 1951 with 26 members and has since grown to more than 200 members. The resolution highlights the club's fundraising for the Rotary Foundation and local charities, including through events like its Golf, Tennis and Pickleball tournament, and notes awards the club has received such as Club of the Year and Club of the Decade. The Senate resolves to commend and congratulate the club and wish it continued success. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the Roswell Rotary Club, so there are no ongoing legal effects or funding involved.
What the bill does
- Formally commends and congratulates the Roswell Rotary Club on its 75th anniversary as an organization.
- Recites the club's history, including its 1951 founding, membership growth, and fundraising totals.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the club.
- Creates no new law, funding, or enforcement mechanism, since it is a ceremonial honor.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the Roswell Rotary Club and its members. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with preparing and distributing a copy of the resolution to the club.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical impact is limited to publicly recognizing the Roswell Rotary Club's 75 years of community service and fundraising, and providing the club with an official memento of that recognition from the state Senate.
Key provisions
- The preamble recites the club's founding on April 18, 1951 with 26 members and its growth to over 200 members.
- The preamble notes the club raised over $2 million for the Rotary Foundation under President Trummie Patrick, III.
- The resolved clause has the Senate commend and congratulate the club and wish it continued growth and success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the Roswell Rotary Club.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend and congratulate the Roswell Rotary Club upon its 75th anniversary and extend best wishes for its continued growth and success”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
Topics
- Roswell Rotary Club
- legislative commendation
- civic organizations
- community service