SR 992: Wright, Rochelle; recognize

This bill is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate. It does not change any law. Instead, it honors Rochelle Wright, a Grayson resident, entrepreneur, and community advocate who made history as the first Black woman elected to the Grayson City Council. The resolution praises her leadership, community involvement, and character, and the Senate directs its Secretary to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. It has no legal or regulatory effect beyond this formal recognition.

• Formally recognizes and commends Rochelle Wright for her service on the Grayson City Council.
• States that the Senate extends best wishes for her continued health and happiness.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Rochelle Wright.

This resolution directly names and honors Rochelle Wright. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare a copy for distribution, but it does not impose any obligations on the public, businesses, or other officials.

The resolution carries symbolic and ceremonial weight rather than legal consequences. It creates an official public record honoring Wright's community service and historic role on the Grayson City Council, but it does not change any Georgia law or policy.

• The resolved clause recognizes and commends Rochelle Wright for her public service to the City of Grayson.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to her.
• The whereas clauses describe her background as the first Black woman elected to the Grayson City Council and her community involvement, though these are not operative provisions.

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

• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)Primary sponsor
• Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)

• ceremonial resolution
• Grayson city council
• Georgia Senate honors