SR720: SR720 Senior Day; recognize February 11, 2026

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It honors the Georgia Council on Aging (GCOA), a state advisory body that works on behalf of older Georgians by advising the Governor, the General Assembly, the Georgia Department of Human Services, and other agencies on aging-related issues. The resolution recognizes February 11, 2026 as Senior Day at the Capitol, an event held as part of Senior Week where older Georgians and advocates meet with state leaders to discuss issues affecting seniors. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Council on Aging. The resolution does not create programs, spend money, or change any Georgia statutes.

• Formally commends the Georgia Council on Aging for its advocacy work on behalf of elder Georgians.
• Designates Wednesday, February 11, 2026, as Senior Day at the Capitol as part of Senior Week.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Council on Aging.
• Does not create any new law, funding, or ongoing program; it is a symbolic statement of recognition.

The resolution directly names the Georgia Council on Aging and, more broadly, older Georgians and advocacy groups such as the Coalition of Advocates for Georgia's Elderly (CO-AGE) who take part in Senior Day at the Capitol events.

The resolution carries no legal or funding changes, but it publicly highlights the Georgia Council on Aging's advisory role in state government and marks a specific day for seniors and advocates to engage directly with legislators at the Capitol.

• Recites the Georgia Council on Aging's role advising the Governor, General Assembly, Georgia Department of Human Services, and other state agencies on aging issues.
• Notes GCOA's leadership of the Coalition of Advocates for Georgia's Elderly (CO-AGE), a network supporting Georgia's aging population.
• Resolves that the Senate commends GCOA and formally recognizes February 11, 2026 as Senior Day at the Capitol.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available to the Georgia Council on Aging.

1. 2026-02-09Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-06Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)Primary sponsor
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)

• senior citizens
• aging policy
• Georgia Council on Aging
• Capitol recognition day