SR1071: SR1071 Trott, Austin; recognize and commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It recognizes Austin Trott, who began working for the Georgia State Senate in 2015 as an aide and has since risen to deputy director of the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office, a position he has held since 2023. The resolution recounts his education at Georgia State University, his role in helping create an apprenticeship program at the Technical College System of Georgia, and his reputation for professionalism during high-pressure legislative sessions. It closes by directing the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for Trott, but it does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia law.

• Formally commends Austin Trott for 10 years of service to the Georgia State Senate and his leadership role in the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and make available a copy of the resolution for distribution to Austin Trott.
• Documents his career history, including his start as a senate aide in 2015 and his promotion to deputy director in 2023.
• Credits him with playing a key role in creating an apprenticeship program at the Technical College System of Georgia.

The resolution directly concerns Austin Trott, a staff member of the Georgia Senate Budget and Evaluation Office, and the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with distributing a copy of the resolution to him.

This resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally; it is a formal, symbolic honor. Its practical impact is limited to a written commendation being prepared and given to Austin Trott recognizing his decade of legislative staff service.

• The whereas clauses recount Trott's career, starting in 2015 as an aide to a senator and progressing to deputy director of the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office in 2023.
• The resolved clause has the Senate 'recognize and commend' Trott for his service and leadership.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Trott.

1. 2026-03-31Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-27Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)Primary sponsor
• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Steven McNeel (R, SD-018)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)

• legislative honors
• Georgia Senate staff
• commendation resolution