SR655: SR655 Heard, Greta; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia Senate recognizing Greta Heard, a Covington resident with 33 years in banking who serves as Market President at Newton Federal Bank. It notes she was the first woman and first African American to hold that title at the bank, and that she also works as Director of Finance for the Taylor Made Foundation and as a program coordinator at Taylor Made University. The resolution does not create, change, or repeal any Georgia law. It simply states the Senate's commendation of Heard for her service and wishes her continued health and success, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her a copy of the resolution.

• Formally commends Greta Heard on behalf of the Georgia Senate for her career and community service.
• States factual background about her 33 years in banking and her position as Market President at Newton Federal Bank.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Greta Heard.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, as is typical of a personal recognition resolution.

This resolution directly names and honors Greta Heard, a Covington, Georgia resident and banking executive. It does not impose obligations on the public, businesses, or government agencies beyond directing the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy.

The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians generally; it is a symbolic honor. Its significance is limited to publicly acknowledging Heard's professional achievements and community contributions in the Senate's official record.

• The whereas clauses describe Heard's 33 year banking career and her role as Market President at Newton Federal Bank, noting she was the first woman and first African American to hold that title.
• The whereas clauses also describe her roles with the Taylor Made Foundation and Taylor Made University.
• The resolved clause formally commends Heard for her service to the State of Georgia and wishes her continued health and success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Heard.

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)

• Senate resolution
• community recognition
• banking industry honor
• Covington Georgia