--- title: SR 982. Teal, Celeste H.; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr982 cite_as: SR 982, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr982 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr982.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr982/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74194 date: 2026-03-19 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Dickerson - Chuck Payne - Randal Mangham - RaShaun Kemp - Blake Tillery - Elena Parent text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR982/2025 upstream_id: 2135913 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - Senate commendation - ceremonial resolution - Columbus Georgia - Tuskegee University --- # SR 982. Teal, Celeste H.; commend ## Text Senate Resolution 982 By: Senators Harbison of the 15th, Robertson of the 29th, Mallow of the 2nd, Wicks of the 34th, Harrell of the 40th and others A RESOLUTION Commending Celeste H. Teal; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Celeste H. Teal was born in Lawrenceville, Georgia, and she spent her early childhood in the metro Atlanta area before relocating at the age of eight to Columbus, Georgia, where she was raised in a close-knit, faith-centered family environment that emphasized love, guidance, and strong values; and WHEREAS, her formative years were enriched by meaningful time spent with her grandparents and extended family, including summers in Columbus filled with family connection, outdoor activities, and the support of relatives who played an important role in shaping her character and sense of community; and WHEREAS, as a child, Celeste H. Teal demonstrated a strong academic curiosity and love of learning, particularly in English and mathematics, while also developing a creative spirit expressed through her interests in singing and fashion; and WHEREAS, guided by a deep faith and a commitment to serving others, she dedicated time to volunteering in nursing homes and participating in charitable efforts with her family, developing a lasting appreciation for compassion, service, and community engagement; and WHEREAS, she pursued higher education at Tuskegee University, where she began her studies with the goal of becoming a teacher before redirecting her focus to business, ultimately earning a degree in business administration and establishing a strong foundation for her future career; and WHEREAS, Celeste H. Teal has continued to advance her education and professional aspirations by pursuing a Master of Science in digital marketing, further developing her skills in business, creativity, and technology; and WHEREAS, through her dedication to education, service, and personal growth, Celeste H. Teal exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, compassion, and ambition that contribute to the betterment of her community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend Celeste H. Teal for her many remarkable accomplishments as well as extend best wishes for continued success. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Celeste H. Teal. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. 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. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-19) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-03-19) - Sponsors: Ed Harbison, Randy Robertson, Derek Mallow, Kenya Wicks, Sally Harrell, Harold Jones, Tonya Anderson, Jason T. Dickerson, Chuck Payne, Randal Mangham, RaShaun Kemp, Blake Tillery, Elena Parent - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74194 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr982.md?full=1