SR1027: SR1027 Gilliard, Representative Carl Wayne Scott; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or obligations. It recognizes Representative Carl Wayne Scott Gilliard, who represented District 162 in the Georgia House of Representatives starting in 2016, for his public service and his community work in Savannah, including founding the group Candy Love and backing legislation such as the Blind Bill, House Bill 750, and House Bill 479. The resolution formally commends Gilliard on the occasion of his retirement and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for him. It does not amend any Georgia statute or create any new legal requirement.

• Formally recognizes and commends Representative Carl Wayne Scott Gilliard for his service in the Georgia House of Representatives.
• States the Senate's best wishes for his continued health and happiness upon his retirement.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Gilliard.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a change to the Georgia Code.

The resolution directly concerns Representative Carl Wayne Scott Gilliard and the Georgia Senate, which adopts it. It has no broader effect on other Georgians, agencies, or businesses.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it has no practical day-to-day effect on Georgia residents, agencies, or businesses. Its significance is symbolic: a formal legislative acknowledgment of one lawmaker's career and community work in Savannah.

• The whereas clauses recount Gilliard's biography, including his time at Morris Brown College, his mentorship by Reverend Hosea Williams, and his founding of the rap group Candy Love.
• The whereas clauses note his 2016 swearing-in to the Georgia House of Representatives representing District 162 and legislation he championed, including the Blind Bill, House Bill 750, and House Bill 479.
• The first resolving clause has the Senate recognize and commend Gilliard for his public service and extend well wishes.
• The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available to Gilliard.

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

• Donzella James (D, SD-028)Primary sponsor
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)

• legislative honor
• Georgia House of Representatives
• Savannah
• retirement recognition