SR 247: Loeffler, Kelly; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a law that changes anyone's rights or obligations. It recounts Kelly Loeffler's background, including growing up on a farm in Illinois, her education, her time as a United States Senator from Georgia, and her work supporting small businesses and economic policy. The resolution highlights her appointment as Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and her role during the COVID-19 pandemic helping run the Paycheck Protection Program, which provided loans to small businesses. The Senate formally commends her for her career and current federal role, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press.

• Formally commends Kelly Loeffler for her career, including her time as a United States Senator from Georgia.
• Recognizes her current role as Administrator of the federal Small Business Administration (SBA).
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
• Creates no new law, funding, or legal requirement; it is a symbolic statement of praise.

The resolution directly names Kelly Loeffler. It does not create obligations for the public, businesses, or state agencies; its only administrative effect is directing the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies.

Resolutions like this have no legal effect on Georgians' daily lives. They serve as a public, official record of the Georgia Senate's recognition of an individual's career, in this case a former Georgia senator now serving in a federal role.

• The whereas clauses recount Loeffler's biography, education, Senate service, and work on small business and pandemic relief policy.
• The resolved clause has the Senate commend her for her Senate tenure and her ongoing work at the SBA.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

1. 2025-02-28Senate Passed/Adopted (Senado)
2. 2025-02-28Senate Third Read (Senado)
3. 2025-02-27Senate Read Second Time (Senado)
4. 2025-02-26Senate Committee Favorably Reported (Senado)
5. 2025-02-24Senate Read and Referred (Senado)
6. 2025-02-21Senate Hopper (Senado)

• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)Patrocinador principal
• John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Brandon Beach (R, SD-021)
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)

1. AprobadaVotación: Senado28 de febrero de 2025

   35 a favor, 14 en contra (6 sin votar, 1 ausentes)

   Adoption: Senate Vote #112

• ceremonial resolution
• Kelly Loeffler
• small business administration
• Georgia Senate