SR633: SR633 Smith, Zach; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Zach Smith, a Georgia native, for completing the Seven Summits challenge, climbing the tallest peak on every continent, including Mount Everest and Mount McKinley, over a span of more than 18 years, finishing in 2025. The resolution notes that Smith is one of only three Georgians and 232 people worldwide to achieve this. It also highlights his Christian faith and his work managing an orphanage in Jeffrey's Bay, South Africa, for children whose parents died of AIDS. The Senate directs its Secretary to prepare a copy of the resolution for Smith as a keepsake.

• Formally recognizes and commends Zach Smith for climbing the highest peak on all seven continents, a challenge he began 18 years before finishing in 2025.
• Lists each of the seven summits Smith climbed, including Mount Everest, Mount Vinson, Carstensz Pyramid, Aconcagua, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Elbrus, and Mount McKinley, with their elevations.
• States that Smith is one of three Georgians and 232 people worldwide to complete all seven summits.
• Notes Smith's ministry work managing an orphanage in Jeffrey's Bay, South Africa, for children whose parents died of AIDS.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Zach Smith.

This resolution directly names and honors one individual, Zach Smith, a Georgia native. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who is directed to prepare a ceremonial copy of the resolution for him.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect and does not change Georgia law. Its practical outcome is a formal, symbolic honor recorded in Senate records and a printed copy given to Zach Smith recognizing his personal achievement and charitable work.

• The whereas clauses describe Smith's 18-year effort to climb the highest peak on each continent, completed in 2025, and list each mountain and its elevation.
• The whereas clauses note Smith is one of three Georgians, 80 Americans, and 232 people worldwide to finish all seven summits.
• The whereas clauses describe Smith's faith and his ministry managing an orphanage in Jeffrey's Bay, South Africa.
• The resolved clause formally has the Senate recognize and commend Smith and wish him continued health and success.
• The final resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Zach Smith.

1. 2026-01-29Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-01-28Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)Primary sponsor
• Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)

• Senate resolution
• personal recognition
• mountain climbing
• Georgia native honor