SR973: SR973 Harrell, Chairwoman Carlotta; honor

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia Senate recognizing Carlotta Harrell, who has served as Chairwoman of the Henry County Board of Commissioners since 2021. It recounts her background in law enforcement, economic development, and public administration, including her work with the Henry County Water Authority Board, the Georgia Conference of African American Mayors, and her own consulting firm, The Harrell Group. The resolution credits her with helping pass Henry County's first Transportation SPLOST (a special local sales tax for infrastructure), establishing a Public Safety Real Time Crime Center, and securing federal rental assistance funds. It formally commends her leadership and directs the Secretary of the Senate to give her a copy of the resolution. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally honors and commends Carlotta Harrell for her career in public service and her leadership of Henry County.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Harrell.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement adopted by the Senate.

The resolution directly names and honors Carlotta Harrell, Chairwoman of the Henry County Board of Commissioners. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, agencies, or businesses.

Resolutions like this one carry no legal or financial consequences; they serve as an official public recognition. The practical effect is limited to a formal record of the Senate's commendation and a ceremonial copy given to the honoree.

• The resolution's preamble (whereas clauses) details Harrell's education, law enforcement career, and roles including the Henry County Water Authority Board and the Georgia Conference of African American Mayors.
• It credits her tenure as Chairwoman with passage of Henry County's first Transportation SPLOST, a Public Safety Real Time Crime Center, and $32 million in federal rental assistance funds.
• The resolved clause states the Senate's formal commendation of Harrell's leadership and career.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Harrell.

1. 2026-03-19Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-18Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)Primary sponsor
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)

• Henry County government
• Senate resolution
• civic honor
• local government leadership