Georgia CommonsSR 909: Fazili, Sameera; honor
Last action March 6, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors Sameera Fazili, an attorney and economic policy expert, for her public service in federal government and community development work.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Sameera Fazili, an attorney and economic and financial expert who has worked across industries including financial services, manufacturing, clean energy, housing, small business, transportation, and logistics. The resolution recounts her career, including roles at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the White House National Economic Council under the Obama Administration, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, and later as Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Director of the National Economic Council under the Biden-Harris Administration. The Senate formally honors her for her public service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally honors Sameera Fazili for her public service and expertise in community development on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
- Recites her professional background, including federal roles at the Treasury Department, the White House National Economic Council, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Sameera Fazili.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the Senate.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Sameera Fazili. It has no regulatory effect on any other group of Georgians, businesses, or government agencies; its only administrative effect is a directive to the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy.
Why it matters
The resolution does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements on anyone. Its practical effect is limited to a formal, public statement of recognition from the Senate and a printed copy given to the honoree.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Fazili's career, including positions at the U.S. Treasury, the White House National Economic Council, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
- The resolved clause formally honors Fazili for her public service and wishes her continued health, happiness, and success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Fazili.
From the bill
“the members of this body honor Sameera Fazili for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service and extend their sincere best wishes for her continued health, happiness, and success”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Georgia Senate honors
- public service recognition