SR583: SR583 Bustamante, Zaida; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate honoring Zaida Bustamante, a first-generation college graduate who earned a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Kennesaw State University's College of Architecture and Construction Management while working full-time and raising three children. The resolution recounts her leadership roles, including serving as President of the Associated General Contractors Student Chapter and Treasurer of Kennesaw Women in Construction, and notes her ongoing involvement in those groups and plans to join National Women in Construction. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her, with no changes to state law or funding involved.

• Formally commends and recognizes Zaida Bustamante on behalf of the Georgia Senate for her personal and professional accomplishments.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Bustamante.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, serving only a ceremonial purpose.

The resolution directly names and honors Zaida Bustamante. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with preparing and distributing a copy of the resolution to her.

This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical significance is limited to publicly recognizing one individual's educational and professional achievements in the construction industry through an official Senate document.

• The whereas clauses describe Bustamante's background as a first-generation, nontraditional college student who earned a construction management degree from Kennesaw State University while working and raising three children.
• The whereas clauses detail her leadership roles, including President of the Associated General Contractors Student Chapter and Treasurer of Kennesaw Women in Construction.
• The resolved clause has the Senate commend and recognize her contributions and extend best wishes for her future.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Bustamante.

1. 2026-01-27Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-01-16Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)Primary sponsor
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)

• Senate resolution
• Kennesaw State University
• construction industry
• women in construction