Georgia CommonsSR 598: Colbenson, Kathy; congratulate
Última acción: 27 de enero de 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution congratulates Kathy Colbenson, longtime leader of CHRIS 180, for receiving the 2026 Reverend Robert Ross Johnson Humanitarian of the Year Award from the Rotary Club of Buckhead.
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En lenguaje claro
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring Kathy Colbenson, who has led the nonprofit CHRIS 180 since 1987. The resolution describes her work growing the organization's programs for children, families, and underserved Georgians, including expanding to eight group homes, a supportive housing program, and a counseling center, while growing its annual budget from $400,000 to over $35 million. The resolution formally congratulates her on receiving the Rotary Club of Buckhead's 2026 Reverend Robert Ross Johnson Humanitarian of the Year Award, the 26th person to receive it. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Colbenson. The resolution creates no new law, funding, or requirements; it is a formal statement of recognition.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- Formally congratulates Kathy Colbenson on receiving the 2026 Reverend Robert Ross Johnson Humanitarian of the Year Award.
- Recites her history of leadership at CHRIS 180 since 1987, including expansion of housing and counseling programs.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Colbenson.
- Creates no changes to Georgia law, funding, or agency requirements, as a ceremonial resolution.
A quién afecta
The resolution directly names Kathy Colbenson, the nonprofit CHRIS 180 she leads, and the Rotary Club of Buckhead, which presents the award. It has no legal effect on any other group of Georgians.
Por qué importa
The resolution has no practical or legal effect on Georgians generally. It serves as a public, official record of the Georgia Senate's recognition of one individual's decades of nonprofit leadership and community service.
Disposiciones clave
- The resolved clause recognizes and commends Kathy Colbenson for her work and congratulates her on the award.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Colbenson.
Del proyecto de ley
“Kathy Colbenson has been instrumental in developing innovative, trauma-informed approaches and programs that strengthen families and troubled youth in the State of Georgia”
Cronología del estado
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senado)
- Senate Hopper (Senado)
Patrocinadores
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- David Lucas (D, SD-026)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
- Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
Temas
- Georgia Senate resolution
- nonprofit leadership
- CHRIS 180
- community recognition