SR1037: SR1037 Poole, Bessie W.; recognize and commend

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate honoring Bessie W. Poole, who worked for 23 years at Georgia Power Company as a Senior Support Specialist. The resolution praises her professional service and her volunteer work with community organizations such as Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Atlanta, and the Salvation Army Harbor Lights Women's Shelter. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states the Senate's recognition and commendation of Poole's career and community service, congratulates her on her retirement, and wishes her continued health and happiness. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her with an official copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Bessie W. Poole for her service to the State of Georgia upon her retirement.
• States praise for her 23 years of work at Georgia Power Company as a Senior Support Specialist.
• Acknowledges her volunteer work with several named community organizations.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Poole.

This resolution directly names and honors one individual, Bessie W. Poole. It does not impose duties or create rights for any broader group of Georgians, businesses, or government agencies.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic: it creates an official Senate record honoring Poole's career and community service, which she receives as a keepsake copy from the Secretary of the Senate.

• The whereas clauses describe Poole's 23 years at Georgia Power Company and her role as a Senior Support Specialist.
• The whereas clauses note her volunteer work with Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Atlanta, and the Salvation Army Harbor Lights Women's Shelter.
• The resolving clause has the Senate recognize, commend, and congratulate Poole on her retirement.
• A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Poole.

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

• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)Primary sponsor
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)

• ceremonial resolution
• Georgia Senate
• retirement recognition