SR613: SR613 Hambrick, Gail B.; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring Gail B. Hambrick, who has served as Clayton County Commissioner for District 2. The resolution recounts her decades of public service, her long residence in Clayton County, and her work supporting neighborhoods in College Park, Forest Park, and Riverdale. The text credits her with expanding neighborhood watch groups, strengthening emergency response to fires, flooding, and severe weather, and creating community events such as the Back to School Bash and Hispanic Heritage Festival. It also notes she received the Unsung Hero Award from the State Legislative Black Caucus. The Senate resolves to commend her and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her a copy of the resolution. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally recognizes and commends Gail B. Hambrick for her service as Clayton County Commissioner for District 2.
• States the Senate's praise for her work expanding neighborhood watch groups and emergency response in Clayton County.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Hambrick.
• Extends the Senate's wishes for her continued health, happiness, and success, without creating any legal obligation or funding.

The resolution directly names Gail B. Hambrick, a Clayton County Commissioner, and references the communities she serves, including College Park, Forest Park, and Riverdale. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare a copy for her.

This resolution has no legal or budgetary effect; it is a formal statement of appreciation from the Georgia Senate. Its main real-world effect is a printed copy of the resolution presented to Hambrick recognizing her local public service.

• The 'whereas' clauses describe Hambrick's 30-plus years as a Clayton County resident and her service as District 2 Commissioner.
• Lists specific accomplishments including expanded neighborhood watch programs and improved emergency response to fires, flooding, and extreme weather.
• Notes community events she created, such as the Back to School Bash, Hispanic Heritage Festival, and June Jam.
• The resolved clause formally commends her and extends well wishes for her health, happiness, and success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to her.

1. 2026-01-28Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-01-27Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)Primary sponsor
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)

• Clayton County
• local government
• commendation resolution
• public service recognition