SR982: SR982 Teal, Celeste H.; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia Senate recognizing Celeste H. Teal. It recounts her upbringing in Lawrenceville and later Columbus, Georgia, her close family ties, her early academic interests in English and math, and her volunteer work in nursing homes and charitable activities. The resolution also notes her education at Tuskegee University, where she earned a degree in business administration after initially planning to become a teacher, and her pursuit of a Master of Science in digital marketing. The Senate formally commends her for her accomplishments and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her with a copy of the resolution.

• Formally commends Celeste H. Teal on behalf of the Georgia Senate for her personal and academic accomplishments.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Celeste H. Teal.
• Extends the Senate's best wishes to her for continued future success.
• Creates no changes to Georgia law, funding, or regulations, as it is a purely ceremonial resolution.

The resolution directly names and honors Celeste H. Teal. It has no regulatory or legal effect on any other group of Georgians; its only administrative action involves the Secretary of the Senate distributing a copy to her.

This resolution has no practical effect on Georgia law, funding, or residents beyond the individual honored. It serves as a formal, public statement of recognition from the Georgia Senate rather than a policy change.

• The whereas clauses describe Celeste H. Teal's upbringing, education at Tuskegee University, and volunteer service.
• The resolving clause formally commends her for her accomplishments and wishes her continued success.
• A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to her.

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

• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)Primary sponsor
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)

• Georgia Senate resolution
• commendation
• Tuskegee University
• community service