SR736: SR736 Coles, Marji; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Marji Coles as the founder of Ladies of 2morrow, a Georgia-based nonprofit that says it works on youth development, women's empowerment, and family stability in underserved communities. The resolution describes the organization's programs, including mentorship, life-skills education, mental health support, leadership development, and community workshops. It notes the group was founded in 2023 and has served hundreds of girls and families in the greater Atlanta area. The Senate formally commends Coles for her work and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the organization.

• Formally recognizes and commends Marji Coles for founding and leading Ladies of 2morrow.
• States the Senate's praise for the nonprofit's mentorship, life-skills, and mental health support programs for young women.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Ladies of 2morrow.
• Creates no new law, funding, or ongoing legal obligation; it is a one-time honorary statement by the Senate.

The resolution directly names and honors Marji Coles and the nonprofit organization Ladies of 2morrow. It also references the girls and families in the greater Atlanta area the organization says it has served since 2023.

This resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally; it does not create programs, spend money, or change any law. Its practical effect is a formal, public acknowledgment by the Senate of one nonprofit's community work.

• The preamble (whereas clauses) describes Ladies of 2morrow's mission of youth development, women's empowerment, and family stability in underserved communities.
• The preamble states the organization was founded in 2023 by Marji Coles and has served hundreds of girls and families in greater Atlanta.
• The resolved clause formally commends Marji Coles for her commitment to serving communities in need.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available to Ladies of 2morrow.

1. 2026-02-10Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-09Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)Primary sponsor
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)

• Senate resolution
• nonprofit recognition
• youth mentorship
• women empowerment
• Atlanta community organizations