SR1073: SR1073 Mvunga-Marfo, Loiwe; commend
Last action March 31, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution honors Loiwe Mvunga-Marfo, a Georgia Gwinnett College student, for her work as a legislative intern at the Georgia State Capitol during the 2026 session.
In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia Senate. It recognizes Loiwe Mvunga-Marfo, a junior at Georgia Gwinnett College studying economics with a minor in political science, for her service as a legislative intern through the college's inaugural internship program at the State Capitol. The resolution describes her intern duties, including tracking bills, doing research, answering constituent calls, attending committee meetings, and helping collect bills, resolutions, and signatures. It also notes her volunteer work with Atlanta Legal Aid and Feed America and her roles with the Law Society, the Dean's Student Advisory Board, and as a PCIS ambassador. The Senate commends her and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her a copy of the resolution. It creates no new law or funding.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Loiwe Mvunga-Marfo for her service as a legislative intern during the 2026 Georgia General Assembly session.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
- Recites her academic background, internship duties, and volunteer and leadership activities as the basis for the honor.
- Creates no statutory change, funding, or ongoing legal effect; it is a ceremonial statement of the Senate's position.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names Loiwe Mvunga-Marfo, a Georgia Gwinnett College student and legislative intern. It also references the Georgia Gwinnett College Internship Program and the Secretary of the Senate, who must distribute a copy of the resolution.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or financial effect; it does not change Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is limited to a formal, on-the-record commendation from the Senate and a keepsake copy for the honoree.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe her academic status at Georgia Gwinnett College and her role in the college's inaugural Capitol internship cohort.
- The whereas clauses list her intern duties: tracking bills, research, administrative work, answering constituent calls, attending committee meetings, and collecting bills, resolutions, and signatures.
- The resolved clause has the Senate commend her for her 2026 session service and wish her future success.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her an appropriate copy of the resolution.
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
Topics
- legislative interns
- Georgia Gwinnett College
- Senate resolution
- civic engagement