SR561: SR561 Sampson, Cartrelia Denese; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate honoring Cartrelia Denese Sampson, who has worked in the Senate since 1996 as a legislative assistant to numerous senators. Since January 2023 she has served as Director of Constituent Services in the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends Sampson for her decades of public service, organizational skill, and dedication, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Cartrelia Denese Sampson for her service as a Senate legislative assistant since 1996.
• Acknowledges her current position since January 2023 as Director of Constituent Services for the Lieutenant Governor.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Sampson.
• Extends the Senate's best wishes for her continued health and happiness.

This resolution directly concerns Cartrelia Denese Sampson and the Georgia Senate, which formally honors her career. It has no effect on the general public, businesses, or any legal requirements in the state.

The resolution has no legal or policy effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic honor. Its significance is limited to publicly recognizing one individual's long career of legislative service within the Georgia Senate.

• The resolution recounts Sampson's 30 years as a legislative assistant beginning in 1996 and her 2023 appointment as Director of Constituent Services.
• The resolved clause formally commends her for efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Sampson.

1. 2026-01-13Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-01-12Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)Primary sponsor
• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
• Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Colton Moore (R, SD-053)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
• Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)

• Georgia Senate
• legislative honors
• constituent services
• ceremonial resolution