Georgia SR909: Fazili, Sameera; honor

What the bill says

A resolution Honoring Sameera Fazili for her public service and expertise in community development; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION Honoring Sameera Fazili for her public service and expertise in community development; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Sameera Fazili is an attorney, public servant, and economic and financial expert with expertise that spans multiple industries including financial services, manufacturing, clean energy, housing, small business, transportation, and logistics; and WHEREAS, she has held numerous prestigious positions, including as a Senior Policy Analyst at the United States Department of the Treasury, Senior Advisor to the Under Secretary of International Affairs, and within the White House National Economic Council as a Senior Policy Advisor during the Obama Administration; and WHEREAS, following her work with the Obama administration, Sameera was hired for a leadership role at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta as well as returned to the White House in 2021 as the Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Director of the National Economic Council during the Biden-Harris Administration; and S. R. LC 129 1328 WHEREAS, after ending her most recent tour of service at the White House, Sameera continues her public service and career through volunteerism and entrepreneurship, while raising her three children; and WHEREAS, Sameera'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 and county have earned her the respect and admiration …

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Sponsors

• Elena Parent (D, 44) · primary sponsor
• Kim Jackson (D, 41)
• Parkes, Nabilah (D, 7)
• Sonya Halpern (D, 39)
• Nan Orrock (D, 36)
• Kenya Wicks (D, 34)
• Anderson, Tonya (D, 43)
• Gail Davenport (D, 17)
• Nikki Merritt (D, 9)
• Donzella James (D, 28)
• Freddie Sims (D, 12)

Latest actions

1. March 6, 2026: Senate Read and Adopted
2. March 4, 2026: Senate Hopper

Common questions

What is SR909?

SR909 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Fazili, Sameera; honor.

What does SR909 do?

In its own words: A resolution Honoring Sameera Fazili for her public service and expertise in community development; and for other purposes.

What is the status of SR909?

Passed both chambers as of March 6, 2026. Latest action: Senate Read and Adopted (March 6, 2026).

Who sponsored SR909?

Elena Parent (D, 44), with 10 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SR909?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73883