SR1106: SR1106 James, Laura; recognize and commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring Laura James, who has worked with The UPS Foundation since 2010. The resolution recounts her volunteer coordination work, including coat drives that brought in more than 50,000 coats, over 600 personal volunteer hours, and management of regions that collectively logged more than 450,000 volunteer hours. It also notes her partnerships with organizations such as the American Cancer Society Northeast Region, Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program, New York Urban League, and New York Scores, and her work during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Senate resolves to commend her service and congratulate her on her retirement, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send her an official copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Laura James for her service and leadership with The UPS Foundation since 2010.
• Congratulates Laura James on her retirement and extends wishes for future health and happiness.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Laura James.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, as it is a commendatory resolution rather than legislation.

The resolution directly names and honors Laura James, an employee of The UPS Foundation. It has no regulatory or legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies.

The resolution has no practical or legal effect on Georgia law, residents, or agencies. Its significance is symbolic: it is an official Senate statement honoring one individual's community service career and marking her retirement.

• The whereas clauses describe Laura James's volunteer coordination, including coat drives collecting over 50,000 coats and more than 600 personal volunteer hours.
• The whereas clauses note regions under her management achieved over 450,000 volunteer hours and list community partner organizations.
• The resolving clause has the Senate recognize and commend her, congratulate her on retirement, and wish her future health and happiness.
• A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Laura James.

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

• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)Primary sponsor
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)

• legislative commendation
• community service recognition
• Georgia Senate resolution