SR966: SR966 Keith, Dr. A. Lois; honor

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Dr. A. Lois Keith for her long history of service to the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), where she has held numerous national and local leadership roles, including National Vice President and Co-Chair of two national conventions. The resolution also credits her 30-year teaching career in the Henry County School System and her degrees from Alabama A&M University and Georgia State University. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for Dr. Keith, formally commending her for her work in NCNW, education, and community service.

• Formally commends Dr. A. Lois Keith for her leadership roles within the National Council of Negro Women, including National Vice President and convention co chair.
• Recognizes her 30 year teaching career in the Henry County School System and her educational degrees from Alabama A&M and Georgia State Universities.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Dr. Keith.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor passed by the Senate.

This resolution directly names and honors Dr. A. Lois Keith. It has no regulatory effect on the public, businesses, or government agencies since it is a ceremonial statement rather than a change to Georgia law.

The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians; its significance is symbolic, recording the Senate's formal recognition of one individual's community and educational service for the public record.

• The whereas clauses detail Dr. Keith's roles with NCNW, including National Vice President, National Membership Chair, and DeKalb Section President.
• The whereas clauses also describe her education credentials and 30 year teaching career with the Henry County School System.
• The resolved clause formally honors and commends Dr. Keith for her leadership and service.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Dr. Keith.

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

• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)Primary sponsor
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)

• Senate resolution
• community recognition
• National Council of Negro Women
• education