SR917: SR917 Rotary Club of Madison County; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate recognizing the Rotary Club of Madison County, chartered in 1990, for reaching a milestone of building 1,000 handicap access ramps since its first project in 1995. The ramps are built by volunteers, often working with local churches and civic groups, and are provided free to people with mobility challenges, including elderly residents, veterans, and those facing health or financial hardship. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends the club for its service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the club as a keepsake of the recognition.

• Formally recognizes and commends the Rotary Club of Madison County for completing 1,000 handicap access ramps.
• States the Georgia Senate's appreciation for the club's decades of volunteer service to people with mobility challenges.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the club.

The resolution directly names the Rotary Club of Madison County and its volunteers. It also references the elderly residents, veterans, and community members facing health or financial hardship who have received free access ramps through the club's program.

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it is a formal statement of appreciation. Its practical impact is symbolic, giving the Rotary Club of Madison County official recognition from the Georgia Senate for a long-running volunteer accessibility program.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe the club's founding in June 1990 and its first handicap ramp built October 21, 1995.
• The resolved clause has the Senate recognize and commend the club for completing 1,000 handicap access ramps.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the club.

1. 2026-03-09Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-06Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)Primary sponsor
• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)

• Rotary Club
• Madison County
• handicap access ramps
• community service
• Senate resolution