--- title: SR 805. Broadwell, Ernest "Ernie"; commend; Fayette County Day; recognize February 9, 2026 collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr805 cite_as: SR 805, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr805 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr805.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr805/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73356 date: 2026-02-19 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Broadwell, Ernest "Ernie"; commend; Fayette County Day; recognize February 9, 2026 ## Text Senate Resolution 805 By: Senators Wicks of the 34th and Anderson of the 43rd A RESOLUTION Commending Ernest "Ernie" Broadwell and recognizing February 9, 2026, as Fayette County Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Fayette County Democratic Committee (FCDC) is an organization known for its grassroots resilience, community building, and the tireless dedication of its members who believe in creating a political home for Democrats in a rapidly changing Georgia; and WHEREAS, under the guiding hand of Ernest "Ernie" Broadwell, the FCDC has grown into a vibrant, diverse organization that advocates for progress in one of Georgia's most dynamic counties; and WHEREAS, Ernest "Ernie" Broadwell has served the FCDC since 1992, holding roles such as treasurer, zone leader, and various committee chairs, as well as serving on the campaigns of several notable local and presidential candidates; and WHEREAS, in 1996, Ernest "Ernie" Broadwell was elected Chair of the Fayette County Democratic Committee; and WHEREAS, under his leadership, the FCDC transitioned from a small group of enthusiasts into a structured political organization capable of sustained fundraising and effective canvassing; and WHEREAS, Ernest "Ernie" Broadwell's outstanding contributions have been honored at the highest levels of the state party, as he was awarded the 2008 Thomas Murphy Lifetime Achievement Award; and WHEREAS, in 2012, the FCDC established the Ernie Broadwell Award ensuring his legacy of inclusion, grassroots organizing, and civic participation will continue to influence future generations; and WHEREAS, today, the FCDC stands as a testament to this legacy, serving as a vibrant and diverse organization that advocates for progress, civic engagement, and democratic values in one of Georgia's most dynamic counties. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that 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. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to Ernest "Ernie" Broadwell and the Fayette County Democratic Committee. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. 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. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-19) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-02-19) - Sponsors: Kenya Wicks, Tonya Anderson - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73356 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr805.md?full=1