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SR 509

Bond, Dabney; congratulate

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jason Esteves and 3 co-sponsors

Ceremonial recognition of Midtown High swimmer Dabney Bond and team, honoring their first-place 400-yard relay and school record 3:31.75, with a copy of the resolution provided.

Senate Read and Adopted
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Bill Summary · SR 509

Summary — Senate Resolution 509 (SR 509)

Overview / Purpose

Senate Resolution 509 is a ceremonial resolution congratulating Midtown High School swimmer Dabney Bond for her role in a first‑place finish in the girls 400-yard free relay. The resolution recognizes the relay team’s athletic achievement, notes that the team broke the school record by seven seconds (time: 3:31.75), and formally extends best wishes for continued success.

Key provisions and actions

  • Formally congratulates Dabney Bond for claiming first place in the 400 Free Relay.
  • Recognizes the Midtown High School girls relay team’s excellence, teamwork, character, and academic emphasis.
  • Names the relay team members: Rhea El‑Deiry, Dabney Bond, Katya Tumanova, and Sarah Paisley Owen.
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for distribution to Dabney Bond.

Background / Findings included in the resolution

  • Highlights that the Midtown High School girls swim relay team has a tradition of excellence emphasizing both character and academics.
  • Notes the team’s first‑place finish and record‑breaking performance (3:31.75), which brought recognition to the school and Fulton County.

Who is affected

  • Primary honoree: Dabney Bond.
  • Other named student-athletes and Midtown High School community (team recognition, school, and Fulton County publicity).
  • The resolution has no regulatory or fiscal effect; it is purely honorary.

Procedural status and timeline

  • Introduced: May 8, 2025 (as listed).
  • Legislative actions recorded:
    • 2025-03-28: Senate Hopper
    • 2025-03-31: Senate Read and Adopted
    • 2025-05-08: Received by the Secretary of the Senate
    • 2025-05-13: Read & Adopted; Reported enrolled Note: the listed dates include March actions that precede the stated introduction date; these date entries appear inconsistent in the source record.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Senators RaShaun Kemp, Elena Parent, Nan Orrock, and Jason Esteves.

Impact

SR 509 is a nonbinding, ceremonial resolution—it does not create law, appropriate funds, or change policy. Its practical effect is symbolic recognition and the formal provision of a copy of the resolution to the honoree.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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