SR 983: Harbison, Senator Ed; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate honoring Senator Ed Harbison, who has represented Macon, Marion, Talbot, Taylor, and Schley counties, plus parts of Chattahoochee and Muscogee counties, since first being elected in 1992. The resolution recounts his committee leadership roles, his military service as a U.S. Marine and Purple Heart recipient, and legislation he championed, including designating Georgia as a Purple Heart State, creating a veterans court, and establishing the Military Hall of Fame in Georgia. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the Senate recognizes and commends Senator Harbison for his public service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

• Formally states that the Georgia Senate recognizes and commends Senator Ed Harbison for his public service.
• Recounts his legislative record, including bills that made Georgia a Purple Heart State and created a veterans court and Military Hall of Fame.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Senator Harbison.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a regulatory measure.

The resolution primarily concerns Senator Ed Harbison himself. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who is directed to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to him.

This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic honor. Its main real-world effect is an official Senate record commending Senator Harbison's decades of service and a printed copy presented to him.

• The whereas clauses describe Senator Harbison's Senate service since 1992 and the counties he represents.
• The whereas clauses list his committee leadership roles, including chairman of the State Institutions and Property Committee.
• The resolved clause formally commends Harbison for his public service and wishes him continued health and happiness.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to him.

1. 2026-03-19Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-18Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)Primary sponsor
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
• Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
• Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)

• legislative honor
• Georgia Senate
• veterans recognition
• Ed Harbison