Georgia CommonsSR 993: Drake, Laura Barrett; recognize
Última acción: 19 de marzo de 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors Laura Barrett Drake for 18 years leading the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry, a food assistance organization serving families in Grayson and Loganville.
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En lenguaje claro
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Laura Barrett Drake for her 18 years as director of the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry, an organization that provides food assistance and support services to families in need in the Grayson and Loganville areas. The resolution states that under her leadership, the ministry has served about 1,600 individuals per month and distributed roughly 90,000 pounds of food monthly. The Senate formally commends her service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- Formally recognizes and commends Laura Barrett Drake for her 18 years as director of the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry.
- States that the ministry serves about 1,600 individuals and distributes roughly 90,000 pounds of food each month.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Drake.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor.
A quién afecta
The resolution directly honors Laura Barrett Drake. It also references the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry and the families in the Grayson and Loganville areas of Gwinnett County who rely on its food assistance and support services.
Por qué importa
The resolution carries no legal effect and changes no Georgia law or funding. Its significance is symbolic: it publicly acknowledges a community leader's long-running charitable work and gives her formal recognition from the state Senate.
Disposiciones clave
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Drake's 18 years of service and the ministry's monthly impact of about 1,600 people served and 90,000 pounds of food distributed.
- The resolved clause formally commends Drake for her service to the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Drake.
Del proyecto de ley
“the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry has become a vital resource for families in need throughout the Grayson and Loganville areas”
Cronología del estado
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senado)
- Senate Hopper (Senado)
Patrocinadores
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
- Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
Temas
- community recognition
- charitable organizations
- Gwinnett County
- food assistance