Georgia CommonsSR 917: Rotary Club of Madison County; recognize
Last action March 9, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution honors the Rotary Club of Madison County for completing its 1,000th free handicap access ramp built by volunteers since 1995.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Rotary Club of Madison County, chartered in 1990, for reaching a milestone of building 1,000 handicap access ramps through its volunteer-run Handicap Ramp Program, which began in 1995. The resolution commends the club for providing free accessibility ramps to elderly residents, veterans, and others facing health or financial hardship, work carried out by volunteers often partnering with local churches and civic groups. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the club as a formal record of recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends the Rotary Club of Madison County for completing its 1,000th handicap access ramp.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the club.
- Creates no new law, funding, or requirement; it is a ceremonial statement adopted by the Senate.
Who it affects
The Rotary Club of Madison County and its volunteers are directly honored. Community members who received ramps, including elderly residents, veterans, and people facing health or financial hardship, are referenced as beneficiaries of the club's program.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians statewide; it is a symbolic honor. Its main real-world impact is providing formal recognition of a Madison County volunteer program that has built free accessibility ramps for people with mobility challenges since 1995.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the club's founding in 1990 and its first ramp built in 1995 following advocacy by Charter Member Roy C. Gandy.
- The resolved clause formally commends the club for completing 1,000 handicap access ramps and for its continued community service.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available to the club.
From the bill
“Recognizing the Rotary Club of Madison County and the completion of its 1,000th handicap access ramp; and for other purposes.”
“hereby recognize and commend the Rotary Club of Madison County for its completion of 1,000 handicap access ramps and for its continued service to the citizens of this great state.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
Topics
- community service
- disability accessibility
- Madison County
- Rotary Club
- volunteerism