Georgia CommonsSR 874: Johnson, Rita Celeste; recognize
Last action February 26, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Rita Celeste Johnson, a former Spaulding County commissioner and Griffin businesswoman, for her public service and community leadership.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It recounts Rita Celeste Johnson's biography, from her upbringing and education in Kentucky through her career at State Farm Insurance, her move to Griffin, Georgia, to start an insurance business, and her election in 2013 to the Spaulding County Board of Commissioners representing District 3. The resolution states that the Senate recognizes and commends her for her service as a former county commissioner and for her ongoing work as a businesswoman and community leader in Griffin and Spalding County. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her. It does not amend any Georgia statute or create any new legal obligation.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Rita Celeste Johnson for her service as a former Spaulding County commissioner.
- Commends her continued leadership as a businesswoman and community advocate in Griffin and Spalding County.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Johnson.
- Creates no new law, funding, or legal requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the Senate.
Who it affects
This resolution names and honors one individual, Rita Celeste Johnson. It does not impose duties on the public but does direct the Secretary of the Senate to produce a copy of the resolution for her.
Why it matters
Ceremonial resolutions like this one carry no legal force and change no Georgia law. Their significance is symbolic, formally placing a Senate statement of appreciation for an individual's community and public service on the legislative record.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Johnson's education, her career at State Farm Insurance, and her founding of an insurance business in Griffin, Georgia.
- The whereas clauses note her 2013 election to the Spaulding County Board of Commissioners for District 3 and her civic board memberships.
- The resolved clause states the Senate's recognition and commendation of her service as commissioner and as a businesswoman and community advocate.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Johnson.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Rita Celeste Johnson for her distinguished service as a former Spaulding County Commissioner and for her continued leadership as a businesswoman and community advocate”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
Topics
- Senate resolution
- Spaulding County
- local government
- community recognition