Senate first readers, 2018 March 7

SENATE FIRST READERS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 07, 2018 THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATIVE DAY

SR 961. By Senator Jones of the 25th:

A RESOLUTION commending Malcolm J. Mitchell and recognizing March 7, 2018, as Children's Literacy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 962. By Senators Burke of the 11th, Sims of the 12th and Harper of the 7th:

A RESOLUTION commending Chief Nealie M. McCormick, Jr.; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 963.

By Senators Miller of the 49th, Unterman of the 45th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Ginn of the 47th and Gooch of the 51st:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Lorry and Sherrie Schrage, owners/operators of Saul's of Gainesville; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 964.

By Senators Davenport of the 44th, Anderson of the 43rd, Butler of the 55th, Tate of the 38th, Jones of the 10th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing March 19, 2018, as Spelman College Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 965.

By Senators Wilkinson of the 50th, Anderson of the 24th, Black of the 8th, Burke of the 11th, Kirk of the 13th and others:

A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 12, 2018, as Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 966.

By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Unterman of the 45th, Shafer of the 48th, McKoon of the 29th, Miller of the 49th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing March 12, 2018, as Jack Murphy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

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SR 967. By Senator James of the 35th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Taos Wynn and Perfect Love Foundation and recognizing March 8, 2018, as Unify Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Referred to Rules Committee.

SR 968.

By Senators Martin of the 9th, Unterman of the 45th, Millar of the 40th and Shafer of the 48th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Merri M. Brantley; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 969. By Senator Martin of the 9th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chief of Police Randy Johnson on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 970.

By Senators Harbin of the 16th, Payne of the 54th, Harper of the 7th, Thompson of the 14th, Walker III of the 20th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the TeenPact program; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 971.

By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, James of the 35th, Dugan of the 30th, Thompson of the 5th and Shafer of the 48th:

A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Robert "Bob" O'Brien; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 972.

By Senators Miller of the 49th, Unterman of the 45th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Parent of the 42nd, Ginn of the 47th and others:

A RESOLUTION encouraging local educational agencies to support Georgia's talented and gifted students by complying with all State Board of Education and Georgia Professional Standards Commission guidelines for gifted education; and for other purposes.

Referred to Education and Youth Committee.

SR 973. By Senator Albers of the 56th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the STAR House Foundation; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

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SR 974. By Senator Jackson of the 2nd: A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Deacon Alvin Collins, Sr.; and for other purposes.
Read and Adopted. SR 975. By Senator Sims of the 12th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Charlie Will Thornton; and for other purposes. Read and Adopted.
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