SR998: SR998 2026 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial measure from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes the young Georgians who served as Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides during the 2026 regular session, listing dozens of individuals by name for their work supporting Senate committees and leadership. The resolution states that the Senate commends these aides for their performance and wishes them success in future endeavors. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the honored aides, giving them a keepsake record of the recognition.

• Formally commends a named list of 2026 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides for their service to Senate committees and leadership.
• Conveys the Senate's best wishes to each named aide for future success and happiness.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the honored aides.

The specific individuals named in the resolution who served as Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides during the 2026 session, along with the Secretary of the Senate's office, which must produce and distribute copies of the resolution to them.

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect and changes no Georgia law. Its practical impact is symbolic: the named aides receive official recognition from the Senate and a printed copy of the resolution as a record of their service.

• The preamble (whereas clauses) describes the role Senate Aides play in supporting committee hearings and Senate leadership.
• The first resolving clause commends the named 2026 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides for their performance during the session.
• The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available for distribution to the honored aides.

1. 2026-03-20Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-19Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)Primary sponsor
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Steven McNeel (R, SD-018)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
• Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
• Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
• Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)

• Georgia Senate
• legislative aides
• ceremonial resolution
• 2026 session