SR1082: SR1082 Thomas, Marcayla; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia Senate recognizing Marcayla Thomas, a graduate student at Seton Hall University, for her work as a legislative intern during the 2026 regular session of the General Assembly. It highlights her academic background, including three bachelor's degrees, minors in Korean and political science, a certificate in homeland security and intelligence, and pursuit of dual master's degrees in public administration and diplomacy and international relations. The resolution states that Thomas contributed to policy research, bill tracking, legislative analysis, and constituent communications while interning. It resolves that the Senate commends her for her service and wishes her future success, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally commends Marcayla Thomas by name for her service as a legislative intern during the 2026 regular session.
• Recites her academic credentials, including three bachelor's degrees, minors, a certificate, and ongoing dual master's degree studies.
• States that she contributed to policy research, bill tracking, legislative analysis, and constituent communications during her internship.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Thomas.

This resolution directly names and honors Marcayla Thomas, a legislative intern, and involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.

This is a ceremonial resolution with no regulatory or legal effect on Georgians generally. It formally recognizes one individual's internship service and academic accomplishments in the official record of the Georgia Senate.

• The whereas clauses describe Thomas's education at Seton Hall University and her prior degrees, minors, and certificate.
• The whereas clauses describe her legislative internship duties, including bill tracking and policy research.
• The resolved clause formally commends Thomas for her service during the 2026 session and wishes her future success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Thomas.

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

• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)Primary sponsor

• legislative interns
• Senate resolution
• commendation