Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Resolution
SR 929: Georgia Forestry Commission's Telfair/Wheeler County Unit and the Emanuel/Candler Unit; recognize
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Plain-language summary
SR 929 is a resolution introduced in the Georgia Senate on March 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Georgia Forestry Commission's Telfair/Wheeler County Unit and the Emanuel/Candler Unit; recognize. Primary sponsor: Max Burns (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Blake Tillery (Republican), Sam Watson (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Jaha Howard (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Carden Summers (Republican), Emanuel Jones (Democratic), Drew Echols (Republican), Gail Davenport (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Steven McNeel (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Nabilah Parkes, Marty Harbin (Republican), Jason T. Dickerson. Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Senate Read and Adopted.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Forestry Commission's Telfair/Wheeler County Unit on being named the 2025 Unit of the Year for Service; the Emanuel/Candler Unit on being named the 2025 Unit of the Year for Community Engagement; Will Dale for being named the 2025 Wildland Firefighter of the Year; and Matthew O'Connor for being named the 2025 Forester of the Year; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Blake Tillery | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Jaha Howard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Emanuel Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Steven McNeel | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Bo Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Jason T. Dickerson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Read and Adopted
- Senate Hopper