Georgia CommonsSR 805: Broadwell, Ernest "Ernie"; commend; Fayette County Day; recognize February 9, 2026
Last action February 19, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution commends Ernest "Ernie" Broadwell for decades of work with the Fayette County Democratic Committee and designates February 9, 2026 as Fayette County Day at the Capitol.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Ernest "Ernie" Broadwell for his long history with the Fayette County Democratic Committee (FCDC), which he has served since 1992 in roles including treasurer, zone leader, and committee chair, and which he has led as Chair since 1996. The resolution recounts his role in building the FCDC into a structured political organization, his 2008 Thomas Murphy Lifetime Achievement Award, and the 2012 creation of the Ernie Broadwell Award in his honor. It formally commends him for his public service and designates February 9, 2026 as Fayette County Day at the Capitol. The Secretary of the Senate is directed to distribute copies of the resolution to Broadwell and the FCDC.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Ernest "Ernie" Broadwell for his service to the Fayette County Democratic Committee.
- Designates February 9, 2026 as Fayette County Day at the Capitol.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to Broadwell and the Fayette County Democratic Committee.
- Creates no new law, funding, or penalties; it is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names Ernest "Ernie" Broadwell and the Fayette County Democratic Committee. It has no legal effect on the general public, businesses, or government agencies since it is a ceremonial statement rather than a binding law.
Why it matters
The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians' daily lives. Its significance is symbolic: it publicly recognizes an individual's decades of community and political organizing work and marks a specific day for a local commemorative event at the state Capitol.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Broadwell's service to the Fayette County Democratic Committee since 1992 and his election as Chair in 1996.
- The resolved clause formally commends Broadwell and designates February 9, 2026 as Fayette County Day at the Capitol.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to Broadwell and the committee.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Ernest "Ernie" Broadwell for his unwavering dedication to public service and recognize February 9, 2026, as Fayette County Day at the capitol”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Fayette County
- Georgia Senate honors