SR597: SR597 Craft, Danah; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Danah Craft for her 15 years leading Feeding Georgia and for her earlier career lobbying at the state and federal level. The resolution congratulates Craft on her retirement and notes her continued community involvement, including mentoring in Georgia State University's Women Lead program, serving on the Women Lead Advisory Council, and serving as board chair of Cultured Ag. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Danah Craft for her public service as executive director of Feeding Georgia.
• Congratulates Craft on her retirement and expresses well wishes for her health and happiness.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Danah Craft.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulation; it is a ceremonial statement by the Senate.

The resolution directly names and honors Danah Craft. It also references Feeding Georgia, Georgia State University's Women Lead program, its Advisory Council, and Cultured Ag, organizations she has been involved with.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally; its significance is symbolic, marking the Senate's formal recognition of one individual's decades of public service and community involvement in the state.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Craft's 15 years leading Feeding Georgia and her earlier lobbying career.
• The resolved clause formally commends Craft and congratulates her on retirement.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Craft.

1. 2026-01-27Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-01-22Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)Primary sponsor
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)

• Senate resolution
• Feeding Georgia
• public service recognition
• retirement honor