Georgia CommonsSR 941: Georgia District Exchange Clubs; commend
Last action March 12, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution commends the Georgia District Exchange Clubs on their 100th anniversary of community service and child abuse prevention work across the state.
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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 Georgia District Exchange Clubs for reaching their 100th anniversary and highlights the organization's history of promoting community service, youth development, and support for American heritage. The resolution specifically praises the clubs' role in founding Exchange Club Centers for the Prevention of Child Abuse, which provide education and resources to families, and notes that April is nationally recognized as Prevention of Child Abuse Month. The Senate formally commends the clubs and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the organization.
What the bill does
- Formally commends the Georgia District Exchange Clubs on the occasion of their 100th anniversary.
- Recognizes the clubs' history of work in Americanism, youth development, community service, and child abuse prevention.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the Georgia District Exchange Clubs.
- Does not create, change, or repeal any Georgia statute or fund any program.
Who it affects
The Georgia District Exchange Clubs, an organization noted for community service and child abuse prevention work, and the Secretary of the Senate, who is directed to distribute copies of the resolution to the group.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians; it serves as a formal, public acknowledgment by the Georgia Senate of a community organization's century of service, particularly its work in preventing child abuse.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe the Georgia District Exchange Clubs' 100 year history and their founding of Exchange Club Centers for the Prevention of Child Abuse.
- It notes that April is nationally recognized as Prevention of Child Abuse Month.
- The resolving clause commends the clubs and extends best wishes for continued success.
- A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for distribution to the organization.
From the bill
“this year, the Georgia District Exchange Clubs proudly celebrate their 100th anniversary, marking a century of dedicated service to communities across the State of Georgia”
“exchange clubs throughout Georgia have played a pioneering role in the field of the prevention of child abuse, establishing programs, partnerships, and Exchange Club Centers for the Prevention of Child Abuse”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
- Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
Topics
- Georgia Senate resolution
- child abuse prevention
- community organizations
- Exchange Club