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title: SR 917. Rotary Club of Madison County; recognize
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cite_as: SR 917, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.)
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date: 2026-03-09
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bill_number: SR 917
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
session_slug: 2025-2026
chamber: Senate
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2026-03-09
last_action: Senate Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Frank Ginn
  - Larry Walker
  - Jason Anavitarte
  - Kim Jackson
  - Bill Cowsert
  - Shawn Still
  - Carden Summers
  - Clint Dixon
  - Brian Strickland
  - Russ Goodman
  - Donzella James
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topic_tags:
  - community service
  - disability accessibility
  - Madison County
  - Rotary Club
  - volunteerism
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# SR 917. Rotary Club of Madison County; recognize

## Text

Senate Resolution 917
By: Senators Ginn of the 47th, Walker III of the 20th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Jackson of the
41st, Cowsert of the 46th and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the Rotary Club of Madison County and the completion of its 1,000th handicap
access ramp; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Rotary Club of Madison County, chartered in June 1990, has demonstrated
an unwavering commitment to the Rotary motto of "Service Above Self" through its
long-standing dedication to improving the lives of residents throughout Madison County and
the surrounding region; and
WHEREAS, the club launched what would become its signature service initiative with the
construction of its first handicap access ramp on October 21, 1995, the culmination of efforts
by Charter Member Roy C. Gandy to push the club to support the creation of a new Senior
Citizen Center; and
WHEREAS, since that first project, the club's Handicap Ramp Program has grown into one
of the most impactful and recognizable service efforts in Northeast Georgia, providing safe,
free, and urgently needed accessibility ramps to individuals with mobility challenges,
including elderly residents, veterans, and community members facing health or financial
hardships; and
WHEREAS, the construction of these ramps is carried out entirely by volunteers from the
Rotary Club of Madison County, often working in partnership with local churches, civic
organizations, and community supporters who share a commitment to service and
compassion; and
WHEREAS, the club has now completed its 1,000th handicap access ramp, marking an
extraordinary milestone that reflects decades of dedication, thousands of volunteer hours, and
a deep-rooted belief in serving neighbors with dignity, respect, and kindness; and
WHEREAS, the Rotary Club of Madison County's work not only provides essential physical
access to homes but also restores independence, improves quality of life, and offers hope to
individuals and families across the county; and
WHEREAS, this milestone achievement exemplifies the spirit of civic engagement that
strengthens communities across Georgia and serves as an inspiring model for service
organizations statewide.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Rotary Club
of Madison County.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Senate resolution honors the Rotary Club of Madison County for completing its 1,000th free handicap access ramp built by volunteers since 1995.

### Plain-language summary

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 it 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.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-03-09)
- Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-03-09)
- Sponsors: Frank Ginn, Larry Walker, Jason Anavitarte, Kim Jackson, Bill Cowsert, Shawn Still, Carden Summers, Clint Dixon, Brian Strickland, Russ Goodman, Donzella James
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73922

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