SR1089: SR1089 Parent, Senator Elena; recognize and commend

This resolution is a ceremonial measure passed by the Georgia State Senate. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally honors Senator Elena Parent, who has represented the 44th Senate District (previously the 42nd) since being elected in 2014, covering parts of DeKalb and Clayton counties. The resolution recounts her committee service, including chairing the Senate Democratic Caucus and serving on the Education and Youth, Judiciary, Appropriations, and Government Oversight committees, as well as her community involvement with groups like the Olmsted Linear Park Association and the Friends School of Atlanta Board of Trustees. It concludes by commending her service, congratulating her on her retirement, and directing the Secretary of the Senate to give her a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Senator Elena Parent for her public service in the Georgia State Senate.
• Congratulates her on her retirement and extends wishes for her continued health and happiness.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Senator Parent.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a bill.

The resolution directly names Senator Elena Parent, honoring her service. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who is directed to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.

This resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally; it is a formal, symbolic statement by the Senate honoring one of its members. Its practical effect is limited to creating an official record of recognition and providing a keepsake copy to Senator Parent.

• The whereas clauses describe Senator Parent's Senate service since 2014, her districts represented, and her committee and caucus memberships.
• The resolved clause formally commends her service and congratulates her on her retirement.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her with an official copy of the resolution.

1. 2026-04-02Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-31Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Donzella James (D, SD-028)Primary sponsor
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)
• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)

• Georgia Senate
• legislative recognition
• Elena Parent
• retirement honor