SR578: SR578 Ciraldo Jr., Al; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Al Ciraldo Jr., who has served as a spotter for Georgia Institute of Technology football broadcasts since 1975, helping identify players, provide statistics, and give historical context during more than 500 games. The resolution notes he took over the role at age 16 from his father, longtime Georgia Tech broadcaster Al Ciraldo Sr., and now works from the Bobby Dodd Stadium radio booth named after his father. It also mentions his career in commercial real estate and his family. The Senate directs its Secretary to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Al Ciraldo Jr.

• Formally recognizes and commends Al Ciraldo Jr. for over 50 years of service as a spotter for Georgia Tech football broadcasts.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Al Ciraldo Jr.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement by the Senate.

This resolution directly names and honors Al Ciraldo Jr. It has no regulatory effect on the public but is of interest to Georgia Tech athletics fans, Georgia Tech's athletic department, and followers of Georgia sports broadcasting history.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences; it simply gives official Senate recognition to an individual's long service. Its significance is symbolic, marking a multi-generational contribution to Georgia Tech football broadcasting rather than changing anyone's rights or obligations.

• The whereas clauses describe Al Ciraldo Jr.'s role as a broadcast spotter since 1975 and his more than 500 games worked for Georgia Tech football.
• The resolved clause formally commends him for his contributions to Georgia Tech and sports broadcasting.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to him.

1. 2026-01-16Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
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• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)Primary sponsor
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)

• Georgia Tech athletics
• legislative honor
• sports broadcasting
• Senate resolution