SR776: SR776 Zanders, Ms. Versie; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Ms. Versie Zanders, known as Ms. V., for her 14 years of service with the Ethics Commission and her broader contributions to her community and the state of Georgia. The resolution recites her character, dedication, and reputation for integrity and fairness, then formally commends her public service and congratulates her on her retirement. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Ms. Zanders as a keepsake of the honor.

• Formally recognizes and commends Ms. Versie Zanders for her 14 years of service with the Georgia Ethics Commission.
• Congratulates her on her retirement and extends the Senate's best wishes for her health and happiness.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Ms. Zanders.

This resolution directly names and honors Ms. Versie Zanders. It also involves the Georgia Senate and the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with preparing a copy of the resolution for her.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic, providing formal public recognition from the state Senate of an individual's decades of public service.

• The whereas clauses describe Ms. Zanders' 14 years of service with the Ethics Commission and her character and reputation.
• The resolving clause has the Senate recognize and commend her service and congratulate her on retirement.
• A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy for distribution to Ms. Zanders.

1. 2026-02-17Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-12Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)Primary sponsor
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)

• ceremonial resolution
• Georgia Senate
• Ethics Commission
• retirement recognition