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Senate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

SR1044: SR1044 Silos, Michelle; recognize and commend

Last action March 27, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted

A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes and commends Michelle Silos, a Senate intern and reception aide, for her service and her promotion to legislative assistant.

In plain language

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia Senate. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes Michelle Silos for her two years of work in the Senate Intern Program and her service as a reception aide in the Senate front office. The resolution states that Silos coordinated special presentations and events, supported the Senate Staffing Department, and has now been selected to continue her work as a permanent legislative assistant. The Senate directs its Secretary to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

What the bill does

  • Formally recognizes and commends Michelle Silos for her service as a Senate intern and reception aide.
  • States that Silos has been selected to continue as a permanent legislative assistant for the Senate.
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Michelle Silos.
  • Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement by the Senate.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names and honors Michelle Silos, a Senate intern turned reception aide and now legislative assistant. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who is directed to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

Why it matters

This resolution has no effect on Georgia law, funding, or residents generally. Its practical effect is limited to a formal, on-the-record statement from the Senate honoring one staff member's service and career move within the chamber.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe Silos's two years in the Senate Intern Program and her work as a reception aide supporting Senate operations and events.
  • The resolved clause formally commends Silos and congratulates her on her appointment as a legislative assistant.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Silos.

Status timeline

  1. 2026-03-27Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
  2. 2026-03-25Senate Hopper (Senate)

Sponsors

  • Larry Walker (R, SD-020)Primary sponsor
  • Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
  • Harold Jones (D, SD-022)

Topics

  • legislative recognition
  • Georgia Senate staff
  • ceremonial resolution

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