Georgia CommonsSR 945: Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Day; recognize March 16, 2026
Last action March 12, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes March 16, 2026, as Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Day on the Hill, honoring the sorority's history and community service in the state.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recounts the founding of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. in 1922 in Indianapolis by seven educators, its incorporation in 1929, and its growth to more than 500 international chapters and over 100,000 members. The Senate formally designates March 16, 2026, as Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Day on the Hill, recognizing the organization's work in education, service, and leadership development in Georgia. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy for distribution to the sorority. It creates no new rules, funding, or penalties.
What the bill does
- Designates March 16, 2026, as Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Day on the Hill in a formal Senate resolution.
- Recounts the sorority's founding history, mission, and membership size as part of the Senate's official record.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.
- Carries no funding, penalties, or changes to existing Georgia law.
Who it affects
The resolution primarily affects Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. and its members, who are honored by the designation. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare and distribute the commemorative copy.
Why it matters
The resolution has symbolic rather than legal effect. It gives Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. formal recognition from the Georgia Senate for its community service and history, but it does not change any law, create funding, or impose obligations on the public.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause designates March 16, 2026, as Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Day on the Hill in the Georgia Senate.
- A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the sorority.
- The whereas clauses provide historical background but carry no legal effect.
From the bill
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize March 16, 2026, as the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Day on the Hill.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
Topics
- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority
- Georgia Senate resolution
- commemorative day
- sorority history