SR961: SR961 Harlem Globetrotters; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate rather than a bill that changes state law. It honors the Harlem Globetrotters, the basketball entertainment team founded in Chicago in 1926, on the occasion of their 100th anniversary. The resolution recounts the team's history, including its role in challenging racial barriers for Black athletes, its work as a goodwill ambassador performing in more than 120 countries, and its youth outreach through the Michael Douglas Youth Foundation and Harlem Legends program. It formally resolves that the Senate commends the team and wishes it continued success, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the Harlem Globetrotters.

• Formally recognizes and commends the Harlem Globetrotters on their 100th anniversary as a basketball entertainment team.
• States the Senate's praise for the team's role in challenging racial barriers and expanding opportunities for Black athletes.
• Notes the team's youth outreach work through the Michael Douglas Youth Foundation and Harlem Legends speaking engagements and camps.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the Harlem Globetrotters.

This resolution primarily affects the Harlem Globetrotters organization, which receives the honor, and has no direct legal effect on Georgia residents, businesses, or government agencies since it does not change any law.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not alter Georgia law, create funding, or impose any requirements. Its practical effect is limited to an official statement of recognition from the Senate and a commemorative copy sent to the Harlem Globetrotters.

• The whereas clauses describe the Harlem Globetrotters' founding in 1926, their role in racial integration in basketball, and their global goodwill tours in over 120 countries.
• The resolved clause formally states the Senate recognizes and commends the team on its 100th anniversary and wishes it continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the Harlem Globetrotters.

1. 2026-03-18Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-16Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)Primary sponsor
• Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)

• Harlem Globetrotters
• Senate resolution
• sports history
• civil rights in sports