Georgia CommonsSR 966: Keith, Dr. A. Lois; honor
Last action March 19, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors Dr. A. Lois Keith of DeKalb County for her decades of leadership with the National Council of Negro Women and her 30-year teaching career.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate recognizing Dr. A. Lois Keith. It does not change any Georgia law; instead it formally honors her lifetime of service to the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), where she has held numerous national and local leadership roles, and to education, where she taught for 30 years in the Henry County School System. The resolution recounts her history with NCNW, including serving as National Vice President, National Membership Chair, and local DeKalb Section president, as well as her academic background and teaching honors. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Dr. Keith.
What the bill does
- Formally states the Senate's recognition and commendation of Dr. A. Lois Keith's service and leadership.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dr. Keith.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is purely a ceremonial statement by the Senate.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Dr. A. Lois Keith. It also references the National Council of Negro Women, the DeKalb Section of NCNW, and the Henry County School System, where she taught for 30 years.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic: it places an official Senate record recognizing one individual's community, educational, and organizational contributions into the legislative record.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause states the Senate honors and commends Dr. Keith for her leadership and service within NCNW, education, and the community.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Dr. Keith.
- The whereas clauses detail her NCNW roles, educational background, teaching career, and civic memberships, providing the factual basis for the honor.
From the bill
“the members of this body honor and commend Dr. A. Lois Keith for her lifetime of leadership, service, and transformative impact within NCNW, education, and the broader community.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
Topics
- Senate resolution
- honorary recognition
- National Council of Negro Women
- education
- DeKalb County