SR740: SR740 Walsh, Kelly; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate honoring Kelly Walsh, who serves on the Board of Directors of the Decatur Downtown Development Authority and works as a residential real estate agent with Keller Williams Metro Atlanta. The resolution recounts her election and re-election as Decatur City Commission District 1 Representative in 2018 and 2021, her 2015 Hometown Hero award from the City of Decatur, and her volunteer service with groups such as the Decatur Active Living Advisory Board, Clairemont Elementary PTA, Girls on the Run, Atlanta Track Club, and the Decatur-DeKalb YMCA. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the Senate's recognition of Walsh's service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her with a copy of the resolution as a keepsake.

• Formally recognizes and commends Kelly Walsh for her public service on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
• Recites her background, including her role on the Decatur Downtown Development Authority board and her work as a real estate agent.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Kelly Walsh.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulation; it is a symbolic honor with no binding legal effect.

The resolution directly names and honors Kelly Walsh. It has no legal effect on the broader public, businesses, or government agencies beyond directing the Secretary of the Senate to produce a commemorative copy for her.

This resolution carries no legal or regulatory consequence for Georgians generally. Its practical effect is limited to an official, public statement of appreciation from the Senate and a keepsake copy given to Kelly Walsh.

• The whereas clauses describe Walsh's roles, including service on the Decatur Downtown Development Authority board and as a Keller Williams Metro Atlanta real estate agent.
• The resolved clause formally commends Walsh for her public service and wishes her continued health, happiness, and success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Walsh.

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

• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)Primary sponsor
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)

• ceremonial resolution
• Decatur
• local government recognition