SR709: SR709 Lazzara, Christopher M.; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a bill that changes state law. It honors Christopher M. Lazzara, describing his career founding MountainStar Partners in 2013, co-founding the Georgia School of Orthodontics with his father in 2016, and his leadership roles with organizations such as the MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation and the American Cancer Society. The resolution also notes that Lazzara founded the Isa Elaine Foundation after his infant daughter was diagnosed with a rare pediatric disease, to support research and resources for similar patients. The Senate formally commends him and wishes him continued health and success, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send him a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Christopher M. Lazzara for his business, educational, and charitable contributions.
• Extends the Senate's best wishes to Lazzara for continued health, happiness, and success.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Lazzara.
• Does not change any Georgia statute, create funding, or impose any new legal requirement.

The resolution names and honors Christopher M. Lazzara specifically. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, businesses, or state agencies beyond the ceremonial action taken by the Senate.

This resolution is symbolic rather than substantive. It creates an official Senate record honoring one individual's career and charitable work but does not alter any law, spend state money, or affect anyone else's rights or obligations.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Lazzara's founding of MountainStar Partners in 2013 and his role as its Chief Executive Officer.
• It notes his 2016 co-founding of the Georgia School of Orthodontics and his roles on its Board of Trustees committees.
• It references his leadership with several nonprofit and civic organizations, including the Lazzara Family Foundation and the American Cancer Society.
• It describes his founding of the Isa Elaine Foundation following his daughter's rare pediatric disease diagnosis.
• The final resolved clauses commend Lazzara and direct the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to him.

1. 2026-02-06Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-05Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)Primary sponsor
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)

• Senate resolution
• community recognition
• Georgia entrepreneurs
• philanthropy