Georgia CommonsSR1015: SR1015 Grooms, Evangelist Amanda K.; recognize
Last action March 25, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors Evangelist Amanda K. Grooms of the Phenix City, Alabama area for her decades of ministry, education work, and community outreach.
In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to any law. It recognizes Evangelist Amanda K. Grooms for her religious ministry, her 24 years as a paraprofessional in the Muscogee County School District, and her work founding a nonprofit focused on cancer awareness. The resolution recounts her family background, her service roles within her church conference in Alabama, and her community contributions before formally commending her on behalf of the Senate. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to her. It has no regulatory or funding effect and does not alter Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally commends and honors Evangelist Amanda K. Grooms for her ministry, education career, and community service.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to her.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a purely ceremonial statement by the Senate.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Evangelist Amanda K. Grooms and references her family. It has no regulatory effect on the general public, schools, or businesses.
Why it matters
This resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements; its practical effect is limited to an official Senate acknowledgment presented to the honoree.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses recount Grooms's family, her ministry roles in Alabama, and her 24 years as a paraprofessional in the Muscogee County School District.
- The resolved clause formally commends her for her service, ministry, and community leadership.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her with an official copy of the resolution.
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Georgia Senate
- community recognition