Georgia SR900: Culbreath, Phenola; commend

What the bill says

A resolution Commending Phenola Culbreath; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION Commending Phenola Culbreath; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Phenola Culbreath, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, was born on September 24, 1946, at Grady Hospital--a proud product of the historic Old Fourth Ward, she represents a generation shaped by the rich cultural and civic legacy of the City of Atlanta; and WHEREAS, she received her early education in the Atlanta Public Schools System, attending Anderson Park Elementary School and Henry McNeal Turner High School, and she pursued higher education at Clark College, now Clark Atlanta University; and WHEREAS, although she entered the workforce at a time of limited opportunities for African Americans, she became among the first Black employees hired by Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company; and WHEREAS, she later achieved a historic milestone when she was hired by Delta Air Lines as one of the company's first Black stewardesses, standing as the sole Black member in her class of 50 flight attendants, with her first base assignment in Memphis, Tennessee; and S. R. LC 112 3781 WHEREAS, during her tenure with Delta Air Lines, she had the opportunity to meet prominent civil rights leader and NAACP President Benjamin Hooks; and WHEREAS, Phenola Culbreath dedicated 36 years of exemplary service to Delta Air Lines, building a distinguished career defined by perseverance, professionalism, and barrier-breaking achievement before retiring in …

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Sponsors

• Anderson, Tonya (D, 43) · primary sponsor
• Gail Davenport (D, 17)
• Kenya Wicks (D, 34)
• Jones II, Harold (D)
• Elena Parent (D, 44)
• Donzella James (D, 28)
• Ed Harbison (D, 15)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, 38)
• Randal Mangham (D, 55)
• Freddie Sims (D, 12)
• David Lucas (D, 26)
• Parkes, Nabilah (D, 7)

Latest actions

1. March 4, 2026: Senate Read and Adopted
2. March 3, 2026: Senate Hopper

Common questions

What is SR900?

SR900 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Culbreath, Phenola; commend.

What does SR900 do?

In its own words: A resolution Commending Phenola Culbreath; and for other purposes.

What is the status of SR900?

Passed both chambers as of March 4, 2026. Latest action: Senate Read and Adopted (March 4, 2026).

Who sponsored SR900?

Anderson, Tonya (D, 43), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SR900?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73861