Georgia CommonsSR650: SR650 Wimberly, Maraget; recognize
Last action February 2, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors Margaret Wimberly, a retired Newton County educator and community volunteer, for her decades of service to the state.
In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Margaret Wimberly, a retired high school English and American Literature teacher who spent 37 years in the Newton County School System, for her career and community involvement. The resolution describes her teaching honors, her religious and volunteer work with Grace United Methodist Church, and her leadership roles with organizations such as the NAACP, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and the Top Ladies of Distinction. The Senate formally commends her service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to give her a copy of the resolution as a keepsake.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Margaret Wimberly for her career and community service on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Margaret Wimberly.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a purely ceremonial statement by the Senate.
Who it affects
The resolution names and honors Margaret Wimberly personally. It also references institutions she is connected to, including the Newton County School System, Grace United Methodist Church, the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church, the NAACP, and other community organizations, though it imposes no obligations on them.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or policy effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic: it places an official Senate record honoring one individual's decades of teaching and community service into the legislative record.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause has the Senate recognize and commend Maraget Wimberly for her service to the State of Georgia.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Wimberly for distribution.
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
Topics
- Georgia Senate resolution
- teacher recognition
- Newton County
- ceremonial honors