Georgia CommonsSR954: SR954 Ross, Frances Potter; recognize
Last action March 16, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors Frances Potter Ross of Thomasville for 51 years of service with the United States Social Security Administration office, marking her retirement.
In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Frances Potter Ross, who worked for 51 years at the United States Social Security Administration office in Thomasville, Georgia, praising her leadership, integrity, and dedication to public service. The resolution formally commends her on her retirement and wishes her continued health and happiness. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare an official copy of the resolution for her. It has no regulatory or funding effect and does not alter any Georgia statute.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Frances Potter Ross for 51 years of service at the Social Security Administration office in Thomasville, Georgia.
- 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 her.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Frances Potter Ross, a retiring Social Security Administration employee, and involves the Georgia Senate and its Secretary, who must prepare the commemorative copy.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than legal effect. It creates an official Senate record honoring a longtime federal employee's career but does not change any law, create funding, or impose obligations on the public.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause recognizes and commends Frances Potter Ross for her public service and congratulates her on retirement.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make an appropriate copy available for distribution to her.
From the bill
“Recognizing and commending Frances Potter Ross for 51 incredible years of service to the1 United States Social Security Administration office”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
- Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Social Security Administration
- Thomasville Georgia
- retirement recognition