Georgia Senate Bill SR507

Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/28/25
• Enrolled: 3/31/25
• Passed: 3/31/25

Caption

Tumanova, Katya; congratulate

Summary

SR 507 is a simple Senate Resolution honoring Katya Tumanova for her role on the Midtown High School girls swim relay team. The resolution recognizes the team’s first-place finish in the 400 Free Relay, noting that the relay set a new school record by seven seconds with a time of 3:31.75. It also names the other relay members and praises the team’s athletic ability, dedication, hard work, unity, and success in competition. The resolution does not change any laws, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its only operative effect is ceremonial: it directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide an official copy of the resolution to Katya Tumanova. As a result, the bill has no direct impact on state statutes or regulatory obligations, and it affects only the named student-athlete and, symbolically, the school and county being recognized.

Impact

SR 507 has no substantive legal impact on Georgia law. It is a commemorative resolution that does not amend statutes, impose duties, authorize spending, or alter rights or obligations. Its practical effect is limited to formal recognition of Katya Tumanova and the Midtown High School girls swim relay team, with the Senate Secretary instructed to distribute a copy of the resolution.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is entirely positive and congratulatory. The bill text praises the team’s excellence, character, academics, and competitive achievement, and the available context shows no recorded opposition, committee controversy, or negative votes. The resolution appears to have been offered as a routine honor for a student-athlete and her team.

Contention

There is no notable contention in the available record. Because the resolution is ceremonial and noncontroversial, there are no identified disagreements over policy, funding, or legal effect. The only focus is recognition of athletic achievement, which is supported by the bill’s sponsors and reflected in the favorable language of the resolution.