SR656: SR656 Green, Shundra; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring Shundra Green, an educator from Covington, Georgia who has spent more than 13 years at Newton High School. The resolution describes her work sponsoring a mentoring group for young women focused on leadership and confidence, and her service as a department chair and ALANHS Director Manager at the school. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the Senate's recognition of her contributions to education and the community, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Shundra Green for her service in education and to the community of Newton County.
• States the Senate's appreciation for her work at Newton High School, including sponsoring a student mentoring group.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Shundra Green.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or allocate any state funding.

The resolution directly names and honors Shundra Green, an educator at Newton High School in Newton County. It has no direct legal effect on other Georgians, schools, or government agencies.

This resolution has no practical effect on Georgia law, funding, or public policy. Its significance is symbolic: it places an official Senate record honoring one educator's career and community service.

• The whereas clauses describe Shundra Green's background, her over 13 years at Newton High School, and her roles as department chair and ALANHS Director Manager.
• The first resolving clause states the Senate's recognition and commendation of Shundra Green and extends best wishes.
• The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available to Shundra Green.

1. 2026-02-02Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-01-29Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)Primary sponsor
• 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)

• legislative honors
• education
• Newton County
• ceremonial resolution