SR1087: SR1087 McCullom, Maggie; recognize and commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia Senate. It does not change any law. It recounts Maggie McCullom's 48 years of public service with Fulton County government and schools, her recovery from a serious accident, and her subsequent rise in senior athletics starting in 2015. The resolution highlights her medals in the Georgia Golden Games and National Senior Games, her founding of Atlanta's first senior women's basketball team in 2017 (which has grown to eight teams), and her role carrying the Georgia state flag at a national ceremony. The Senate formally commends her and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Maggie McCullom for her contributions to senior athletics and community wellness in Georgia.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Maggie McCullom.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change, serving only as a ceremonial honor from the Senate.

The resolution directly honors Maggie McCullom, a Fulton County retiree and senior athlete. It also reflects on the broader community of senior athletes in Georgia and organizations like the Georgia Golden Games and National Senior Games.

While the resolution carries no legal or financial effect, it publicly documents and celebrates a Georgian's community contributions and athletic achievements, giving formal state recognition that can be shared with McCullom and her community.

• The preamble (WHEREAS clauses) details McCullom's 48 years of Fulton County government and school board service and her recovery from an accident.
• The preamble describes her athletic achievements since 2015 in swimming, basketball, and track and field through the Georgia Golden Games and National Senior Games.
• The preamble notes she founded Atlanta's first senior women's basketball team in 2017, which has expanded to eight teams.
• The resolving clause formally commends McCullom for her achievements and dedication to senior wellness and athletics.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide McCullom a copy of the resolution.

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

• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)Primary sponsor
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)

• senior athletics
• community recognition
• Fulton County
• Georgia Senate resolution