Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia SR561: Sampson, Cartrelia Denese; recognize
Status: Passed both chambers, January 13, 2026
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cartrelia Denese Sampson on her outstanding service as a legislative assistant, serving many senators over the years with the Georgia Senate, and now, as the Director of Constituent Services with the Office of the Lieutenant Governor; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing and commending Cartrelia Denese Sampson on her outstanding service as a legislative assistant, serving many senators over the years with the Georgia Senate, and now, as the Director of Constituent Services with the Office of the Lieutenant Governor; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Cartrelia Denese Sampson on her outstanding service as a legislative assistant, serving many senators over the years with the Georgia Senate, and now, as the Director of Constituent Services with the Office of the Lieutenant Governor; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, since 1996, Cartrelia Denese Sampson, fondly known as Denese by all those who know and love her, has served in the Senate as a legislative assistant, assiduously working with Senators from districts across the State of Georgia and compassionately serving as a public servant who always goes the extra mile to provide outstanding service to the constituents of Georgia; and WHEREAS, since January 2023, she has been the Director of Constituent Services for the Lieutenant Governor of Georgia; and WHEREAS, she has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of her time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community and state as evidenced dramatically by her 30 years of superlative service as a legislative assistant; and S. R. LC 129 0534 WHEREAS, Denese's significant organizational and leadership talents, remarkable patience and diplomacy, keen sense of vision, and sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of this state have earned her the respect and admiration of her colleagues, associates, friends, family, and constituents; and WHEREAS, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an …
Sponsors
- Matt Brass (R, 6) · primary sponsor
- Larry Walker (R, 20)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, 31)
- Jones II, Harold (D)
- Kim Jackson (D, 41)
- Billy Hickman (R, 4)
- Randy Robertson (R, 29)
- Shawn Still (R, 48)
- Steve Gooch (R, 51)
- Ricky Williams (R, 25)
- Kenya Wicks (D, 34)
- Bill Cowsert (R, 46)
Latest actions
- : Senate Read and Adopted
- : Senate Hopper
Common questions
- What is SR561?
- SR561 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Sampson, Cartrelia Denese; recognize.
- What does SR561 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing and commending Cartrelia Denese Sampson on her outstanding service as a legislative assistant, serving many senators over the years with the Georgia Senate, and now, as the Director of Constituent Services with the Office of the Lieutenant Governor; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of SR561?
- Passed both chambers as of January 13, 2026. Latest action: Senate Read and Adopted (January 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR561?
- Matt Brass (R, 6), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR561?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72162
Source: official Georgia record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.