SR981: SR981 Harbison, Ladena P.; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia Senate recognizing Ladena P. Harbison, a Columbus, Georgia native. It describes her upbringing, her academic success, her track and field achievements, her musical talents, her business education, and her career working with companies such as Ericsson, Delta Air Lines, TROC Global, and Intuit, as well as her own entrepreneurial venture. The resolution formally states that the Senate commends her for her accomplishments and wishes her continued health and happiness. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a symbolic recognition of an individual.

• Formally commends Ladena P. Harbison on behalf of the Georgia Senate for her personal and professional accomplishments.
• Recites biographical details about her upbringing, education, athletic career, and musical talents.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Harbison.
• Extends the Senate's best wishes for her continued health and happiness.

The resolution directly names and honors Ladena P. Harbison. It has no regulatory or legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond the ceremonial action of the Senate itself.

This is a ceremonial resolution with no binding legal effect. It matters mainly as a formal public recognition from the Georgia Senate of an individual's personal and career accomplishments, rather than as a change to state law or policy.

• The whereas clauses describe Harbison's upbringing in Columbus, Georgia, her academic and athletic achievements, and her artistic pursuits.
• The whereas clauses also detail her career across corporate, technical, healthcare, and creative sectors with named employers.
• The resolved clause formally commends her for her accomplishments and wishes her continued health and happiness.
• 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)

• 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
• ceremonial honor
• Columbus Georgia