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SR 68

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114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Becky Massey

Ceremonial Senate resolution recognizing Senator Angela Turner Ford for COABE's 2024 Legislative Champion Award and commending her leadership in adult education.

Signed by Senate Speaker
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Bill Summary · SR 68

Summary — SR 68

Recognize Senator Angela Turner Ford for COABE 2024 Legislative Champion Award

Purpose and intent

SR 68 is a ceremonial Senate resolution recognizing Senator Angela Turner Ford for receiving the COABE (Coalition on Adult Basic Education) 2024 Legislative Champion Award. The resolution’s intent is to formally commend Senator Ford’s leadership and advocacy on adult basic education and workforce/learning initiatives and to record the legislature’s appreciation.

Note: The materials you provided include multiple different “SR 68” texts from various states and sessions (Arkansas, Illinois, Georgia, Michigan, Indiana, etc.). The package did not include the full resolution text explicitly naming Senator Angela Turner Ford; the summary below is based on the Bill Information you supplied (title, classification, and status) and on the common structure and content of ceremonial recognition resolutions.

Key provisions (typical / inferred)

  • States findings (Whereas clauses) summarizing:
    • That COABE selected Senator Angela Turner Ford as its 2024 Legislative Champion;
    • Senator Ford’s achievements and contributions to adult basic education, literacy, workforce development, or related policy (as cited by COABE).
  • A formal resolution clause that the Senate recognizes and congratulates Senator Ford for the award.
  • A procedural clause directing that, upon adoption, an official copy of the resolution be presented to Senator Ford (usually by the Secretary of the Senate).

Who is affected

  • Primarily ceremonial: Senator Angela Turner Ford (honoree) and COABE (award-granting organization) are the direct subjects.
  • No regulatory, programmatic, or fiscal entities are altered — the resolution does not change law, appropriations, or state agency duties.
  • The resolution serves to document legislative appreciation and may be used for public relations, historical record, and constituent communications.

Procedural / timeline aspects

  • Classification: Resolution (ceremonial).
  • Introduced: August 27, 2025 (per Bill Information).
  • Status: Adopted.
  • Typical next steps following adoption: an enrolled copy is prepared and an official presentation to Senator Ford is made by the Secretary of the Senate or another designated official.

Impact

  • Symbolic and honorary only; no legal or budgetary effect.
  • Publicly recognizes legislative leadership on adult education, which can raise awareness of COABE priorities and bolster support for related policies or programs.

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- Draft a precise text for the resolution (full “Whereas” and “Resolved” clauses) suitable for introduction; or
- Locate and summarize the actual adopted text if you can provide the specific resolution document or confirm the state legislature/session where it was adopted.

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