SR992: SR992 Wright, Rochelle; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Rochelle Wright, a Grayson resident and entrepreneur who became the first Black woman elected to the Grayson City Council, for her community leadership and public service. The resolution formally commends her for her work developing the City of Grayson and supporting local families, and it directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Rochelle Wright for her public service to the City of Grayson.
• States that she was the first Black woman elected to the Grayson City Council.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Rochelle Wright.
• Extends the Senate's best wishes to her for continued health and happiness.

The resolution directly names Rochelle Wright, a Grayson city council member and community advocate. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare a copy for distribution.

This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical significance is limited to publicly acknowledging Rochelle Wright's service to the City of Grayson on the official record of the Georgia Senate.

• The resolution's preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) describes Wright's service as the first Black woman elected to the Grayson City Council and her community advocacy.
• The resolved clause formally commends her for her public service to the City of Grayson.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to her.

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

• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)Primary sponsor
• Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)

• Grayson city council
• Georgia Senate resolution
• community recognition