Georgia CommonsSR 981: Harbison, Ladena P.; commend
Last action March 19, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution commends Ladena P. Harbison of Columbus, Georgia for her academic, athletic, artistic, and professional accomplishments.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia Senate recognizing Ladena P. Harbison, a Columbus, Georgia native. It recounts her upbringing, her academic and athletic achievements including state track championships, her musical talents, her education in business management, and her career working with companies such as Ericsson, Delta Air Lines, TROC Global, and Intuit. It also notes her role as a mother to two children. The resolution does not change any Georgia law or create any new program. Its only operative effect is that the Senate formally commends Harbison and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Ladena P. Harbison on behalf of the Georgia Senate for her personal, athletic, and career accomplishments.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Harbison.
- Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or establish any funding or program.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Ladena P. Harbison. It has no regulatory or legal effect on any other group of Georgians, businesses, or government agencies.
Why it matters
This is a symbolic honor rather than a change to Georgia law. Its practical effect is limited to recognizing Harbison's accomplishments in the Senate's official record and providing her a keepsake copy of the resolution.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause states the Senate commends Ladena P. Harbison for her accomplishments and extends best wishes for her health and happiness.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to her.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Ladena P. Harbison for her many outstanding accomplishments as well as extend their most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
Topics
- Senate resolution
- commendation
- Columbus Georgia