SR 998: 2026 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial measure passed by the Georgia Senate to formally thank the citizens who worked as Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides during the 2026 regular session. These aides assist with the administration of Senate committee hearings and support committee chairs and Senate leadership throughout the legislative process. The resolution lists dozens of aides by name and commends them for their hard work and dedication. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to each named aide as a keepsake recognizing their service.

• Formally commends the named 2026 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides for their service during the legislative session.
• Lists dozens of individual aides by name to recognize their contributions to Senate committee operations.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to each named aide.

The resolution directly names and honors the individuals who served as Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides during the 2026 session, as well as the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with distributing copies of the resolution to them.

This is a symbolic honor with no legal or regulatory effect. It formally recognizes the work of citizens who supported Senate committee operations, giving them an official record of appreciation from the legislature for their contributions during the session.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe the role of Senate Aides in supporting committee hearings and leadership.
• The first resolving clause commends the named 2026 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides for their performance and wishes them future success.
• The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available for distribution to the honored aides.

1. 2026-03-20Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-19Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)Primary sponsor
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Steven McNeel (R, SD-018)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
• Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
• Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
• Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)

• Georgia Senate
• legislative aides
• ceremonial resolution
• commendation