SR913: SR913 Howard, Debra; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Debra Howard, who was born on March 5, 1951, and turns 75 this year. The resolution recounts her 36-year career as a human resources manager with Consolidated Edison Company in New York City, her move to Smyrna, Georgia in December 2012, and her volunteer work with Turner Chapel A.M.E. Church, NAMI Cobb, and POSSE Atlanta. The Senate resolves to commend Howard for her service to her family and community and to congratulate her on her birthday. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her, but it creates no new rights, duties, or funding.

• Formally commends Debra Howard for her service to her family and community and congratulates her on her 75th birthday.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Debra Howard.
• Creates no new law, funding, or requirement; it is a purely ceremonial statement by the Georgia Senate.

This resolution personally recognizes Debra Howard, a Smyrna, Georgia resident. It has no legal or practical effect on any other group of Georgians.

The resolution has no impact on Georgia law, policy, or funding. Its significance is purely ceremonial, offering public recognition of Debra Howard's career and community service on behalf of the Georgia Senate.

• The whereas clauses describe Howard's career at Consolidated Edison, her 2012 move to Georgia, and her volunteer work with her church and community groups.
• The first resolving clause commends and congratulates Howard on her family and community service and her 75th birthday.
• The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available to Howard.

1. 2026-03-06Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-04Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)Primary sponsor
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)

• Senate resolution
• community recognition
• Smyrna Georgia