Georgia CommonsSR 982: Teal, Celeste H.; commend
Last action March 19, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally commends Columbus resident Celeste H. Teal for her education and community service, a ceremonial honor with no effect on state law.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring Celeste H. Teal, a Columbus, Georgia resident. It recounts her upbringing, her volunteer work in nursing homes and charitable causes, her education at Tuskegee University in business administration, and her pursuit of a Master of Science in digital marketing. The resolution does not change any Georgia law, create any program, or spend any state money. It simply states the Senate's praise for Teal and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her a copy of the resolution as a keepsake.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Celeste H. Teal for her educational achievements and community service.
- Extends the Senate's best wishes to Teal for continued future success.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Teal.
Who it affects
This resolution affects Celeste H. Teal, the honoree, and the Georgia Senate, which formally records its commendation. It has no regulatory or financial effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic rather than practical weight. It creates a public, official record of recognition for Teal's personal and academic accomplishments but does not alter any rights, funding, or obligations for anyone in Georgia.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Teal's upbringing in Columbus, Georgia, her volunteer work, and her education at Tuskegee University and in digital marketing.
- The resolved clause has the Senate commend Teal and wish her continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Teal for distribution.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Celeste H. Teal for her many remarkable accomplishments as well as extend best wishes for continued success”
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 commendation
- ceremonial resolution
- Columbus Georgia
- Tuskegee University