SR993: SR993 Drake, Laura Barrett; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Laura Barrett Drake for her 18 years of service as director of the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry, an organization that helps families in need in the Grayson and Loganville areas of Gwinnett County. The resolution describes the ministry's work, including providing food assistance to about 1,600 individuals per month and distributing roughly 90,000 pounds of food monthly. The Senate formally commends Drake for her leadership and service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her with a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Laura Barrett Drake for 18 years of service as director of the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry.
• States that the ministry provides food assistance to about 1,600 people per month and distributes about 90,000 pounds of food monthly.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Laura Barrett Drake.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it is a ceremonial statement of praise adopted by the Senate.

The resolution directly names Laura Barrett Drake and the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry. It also touches the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with distributing the commemorative copy, and indirectly reflects on residents of the Grayson and Loganville areas served by the ministry.

The resolution has no legal effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic: it gives official Senate recognition to a community leader and highlights the food assistance work of a local charity serving families in Gwinnett County.

• The whereas clauses describe Drake's 18 years as director and the ministry's monthly service of about 1,600 individuals and 90,000 pounds of food.
• The resolved clause formally commends Drake for her service to the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Drake.

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)

• Senate resolution
• community recognition
• Gwinnett County
• food assistance
• charitable organizations