SR1082: SR1082 Thomas, Marcayla; commend

26 LC 112 4180 Senate Resolution 1082 By: Senator Howard of the 35th A RESOLUTION Commending Marcayla Thomas for her outstanding service as a legislative intern; and for1 other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Marcayla Thomas is a graduate student at Seton Hall University pursuing dual3 master's degrees in public administration and diplomacy and international relations; and4 WHEREAS, she has achieved notable academic distinction, earning three bachelor's degrees5 in international affairs, Asian studies, and Black studies alon g with minors in Korean and6 political science, a certificate in homeland security and intelligence, and a specialization in7 international law; and8 WHEREAS, Marcayla Thomas has demonstrated a strong commitment t o public service9 through her academic research and professional experience in le gislative affairs, legal10 administration, and policy analysis, with research interests in cluding international legal11 systems, the geoeconomics of Burkina Faso's development, and cu lturally informed12 governance; and13 S. R. 1082 - 1 - 26 LC 112 4180 WHEREAS, during her service as a legislative intern, Marcayla T homas contributed to14 policy research, bill tracking, legislative analysis, and constituent-focused communications15 to support informed decision-making processes; and16 WHEREAS, her academic, professional, and legislative work demonstrates her innate sense17 of purpose for public service, improving legal and policy insti tutions, understanding how18 public institutions shape both national and international outco mes, and how thoughtful19 leadership can improve those systems for current and future generations; and20 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this exemplar y individual be21 appropriately honored during this special time.22 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body23 commend Marcayla Thomas for her service as a legislative intern during the 2026 regular24 session of the General Assembly of Georgia and extend the most sincere best wishes for25 future success.26 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed27 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Marcayla Thomas.28 S. R. 1082 - 2 -