SR1058: SR1058 Williams, Ellen Schornstein; recognize and commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring Ellen Schornstein Williams for her work as Chief of Staff to Senator Elena Parent and her broader contributions to public life in Georgia. It does not change any law or create any new program or requirement. The resolution recites her professional service, her volunteer work with organizations like the International Rescue Committee and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, and details about her family. It concludes by having the Senate formally commend her and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Ellen Schornstein Williams for her public service to the State of Georgia.
• States the Senate's praise for her work as Chief of Staff to Senator Elena Parent and her volunteer efforts.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Williams.
• Extends the Senate's best wishes for her continued health and happiness; it creates no new law, funding, or requirement.

The resolution directly names and honors Ellen Schornstein Williams. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with preparing a copy of the resolution for her, but it has no effect on the general public or any other group.

This resolution is a symbolic honor with no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its main real-world consequence is that Ellen Schornstein Williams receives an official copy of the Senate's commendation of her service.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Williams' role as Chief of Staff to Senator Elena Parent and her volunteer work.
• The resolved clause formally commends her for her public service and wishes her continued health and happiness.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy for distribution to Williams.

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

• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)Primary sponsor
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)

• Georgia Senate resolution
• ceremonial recognition
• public service honor