SR980: SR980 Boston, District Attorney Sherry; honor

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or obligations. It recognizes Sherry Boston, the District Attorney of DeKalb County, for her education, her rise through the DeKalb District Attorney's Office, and her 2016 election as the first African American woman to hold that office. The resolution praises her work on victim advocacy, accountability courts, youth intervention programs, and efforts to reduce violent crime and recidivism. It closes by directing the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to District Attorney Boston. It does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute.

• Formally commends Sherry Boston for her career and her service as DeKalb County District Attorney.
• Recognizes her 2016 election as the first African American woman elected District Attorney of DeKalb County.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to District Attorney Boston.
• Creates no new law, funding, or requirement; it is purely a commendation.

The resolution directly names District Attorney Sherry Boston and the DeKalb County District Attorney's Office. It has no legal effect on the public, other officials, or any other agency beyond the ceremonial recognition.

The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians; it is a formal statement of appreciation from the Senate. Its significance is symbolic, marking Boston's historic role as DeKalb County's first African American woman district attorney and her record on public safety and victim advocacy.

• The whereas clauses describe Boston's education at Spelman College and Emory University School of Law and her rise through the DeKalb District Attorney's Office.
• The whereas clauses note her 2016 election as the first African American woman District Attorney of DeKalb County.
• The resolved clause formally honors and commends her for her leadership and commitment to justice and public safety.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to District Attorney Boston.

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

• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)Primary sponsor
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)

• DeKalb County
• district attorney
• legislative honor
• criminal justice