Bill
SR 321
Ceremonial SR 321 commends Habitat for Humanity Georgia for its housing work and declares March 5, 2025 as Habitat for Humanity Georgia Day; no legal or fiscal effect.
Status: Resolution Adopted
Introduced: March 21, 2025
Classification: Senate Resolution (ceremonial)
Note on content: The official version text provided for SR 321 contains two distinct, ceremonial resolutions that appear to have been combined in the file: (A) a Georgia Senate resolution commending Habitat for Humanity Georgia and recognizing March 5, 2025, as Habitat for Humanity Georgia Day at the state capitol; and (B) an Illinois Senate memorial resolution mourning the death of Ainsley Grace Johnson. Both texts are ceremonial in nature and carry no binding legal or fiscal effect. This summary describes each part and the procedural timeline included in the record.
Purpose and intent
- Commends Habitat for Humanity Georgia and its Georgia affiliates for advocacy and work providing affordable, safe housing and community development.
- Recognizes March 5, 2025, as “Habitat for Humanity Georgia Day” at the state capitol.
Key provisions
- Formally commends the organization’s statewide efforts to improve housing stability.
- Notes a public advocacy event on March 5, 2025: volunteers, community leaders, and legislators will frame a house on the Georgia State Capitol grounds to highlight affordable housing needs.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.
Who is affected / impact
- Primarily symbolic: elevates public awareness of affordable housing issues and recognizes Habitat for Humanity Georgia’s work.
- Encourages continued legislative and community support for affordable housing initiatives.
- No regulatory, appropriations, or legal changes.
Purpose and intent
- An Illinois Senate memorial resolution mourning the death of Ainsley Grace Johnson of Chatham, Illinois (died April 28, 2025) and extending condolences to her family.
Key details included in the text
- Ainsley Grace Johnson: born February 16, 2017; second-grade student at Glenwood Elementary; active in dance, recreational soccer, music, art, swimming, boating, and family vacations.
- Survived by parents Todd and Christy (Fuhrer) Johnson; sister Avery Taylor Johnson; grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins listed in the text.
- Resolves to present a suitable copy of the resolution to the family as an expression of sympathy.
Who is affected / impact
- Ceremonial expression of condolence to the family and community; no legal or fiscal effect.
Sponsors (primary listed)
- RaShaun Kemp; Kenya Wicks; Sally Harrell; Nabilah Islam Parkes; David Lucas; Ed Harbison; Nikki Merritt; Sheikh Rahman; Donzella James; Randal Mangham; Freddie Powell Sims; Emanuel Jones; Harold Jones II; Tonya Anderson; Gail Davenport; Jason Esteves; Michael “Doc” Rhett; Doris Turner.
- Steve McClure — added as chief co-sponsor (May 22, 2025). Record also notes “Co-Sponsor All Senators” (May 20, 2025).
Key legislative actions (as recorded)
- 2025-03-03 — Senate Read and Adopted (entry appears in the record)
- 2025-03-21 — Received by the Secretary of the Senate
- 2025-03-26 — Read & adopted; Reported enrolled
- 2025-05-20 — Filed with Secretary; Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar; Co-Sponsor All Senators
- 2025-05-22 — Added as Chief Co-Sponsor (Sen. Steve McClure); Resolution Adopted
(Procedural entries reflect the record provided; some dates and entries overlap and may reflect clerical consolidation of ceremonial resolutions.)
SR 321, as published, is ceremonial. It both:
- Commends Habitat for Humanity Georgia and designates March 5, 2025, as a day of recognition and public advocacy in Georgia, and
- Contains an Illinois Senate memorial expressing sympathy on the death of Ainsley Grace Johnson.
Neither portion creates binding law, appropriations, or regulatory change; both are formal expressions of the respective legislatures intended to honor organizations or individuals and raise public awareness.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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