SR790: SR790 Matthews, Y. Dyan; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It honors Y. Dyan Matthews on the occasion of her retirement as Executive Director of the Greater South Fulton Chamber of Commerce, citing her leadership in growing the organization's membership and staff and overseeing its rebranding, including a name change in January 2022. The resolution formally states that the Senate recognizes and commends her public service, congratulates her on her retirement, and wishes her continued health and happiness. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Matthews. It does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute.

• Formally recognizes and commends Y. Dyan Matthews for her service as Executive Director of the Greater South Fulton Chamber of Commerce.
• Congratulates her on her retirement and extends wishes for continued health and happiness on behalf of the Senate.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Matthews.
• Creates no new law, funding, penalty, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement of the Senate's position.

The resolution directly names Y. Dyan Matthews and references the Greater South Fulton Chamber of Commerce. It has no legal effect on the general public, businesses, or government agencies beyond the Senate's own administrative act of distributing a copy.

Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it changes nothing about how Georgians live, work, or are regulated. Its significance is symbolic: an official public record of the Senate's recognition of an individual's community service career.

• The whereas clauses describe Matthews' tenure at the Greater South Fulton Chamber of Commerce, including membership growth, staff expansion, and a branding campaign with a January 2022 name change.
• The first resolving clause has the Senate recognize and commend Matthews for her public service and congratulate her on retiring.
• The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Matthews.

1. 2026-02-18Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-17Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Donzella James (D, SD-028)Primary sponsor
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)

• Georgia Senate resolution
• retirement commendation
• Greater South Fulton Chamber of Commerce
• ceremonial legislation