SR1050: SR1050 Vaughn, Lee; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring Lee Vaughn, who was elected Commissioner of District Two in 2015 and later served as Chairman of Commissioners until his retirement. The resolution recounts his community leadership, including his role as President of Northeast Georgia Bank and his involvement with organizations such as the Community Bankers Association, the Georgia Bankers Association, the Hartwell Rotary Club, the Athens Technical College Foundation Board, and the Elbert Memorial Hospital Foundation Board. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the Senate's recognition of Vaughn's service, congratulates him on his retirement, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide him with a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Lee Vaughn for his public service as a District Two commissioner in Georgia.
• Congratulates Vaughn on his retirement from his role as Chairman of Commissioners.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Vaughn.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement by the Senate.

The resolution directly names and honors Lee Vaughn. It has no regulatory or financial effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond the Senate's own administrative act of distributing a copy of the document.

This resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians; it does not change any law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its significance is symbolic, serving as an official public tribute to Vaughn's community and government service.

• The whereas clauses describe Vaughn's election as Commissioner of District Two in 2015 and later role as Chairman of Commissioners until retirement.
• The whereas clauses also note his position as President of Northeast Georgia Bank and involvement with several community organizations.
• The resolved clause has the Senate recognize and commend Vaughn and congratulate him on his retirement.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Vaughn.

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

• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)Primary sponsor
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
• Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
• Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
• Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)

• Georgia Senate resolution
• local government leaders
• ceremonial recognition
• Elbert County