House 11

SENATE RESOLUTION 11

(By Senator Rucker)

[Introduced January 21, 2026]

Congratulating the State Government Affairs Council on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

Whereas, The State Government Affairs Council (SGAC) was established in 1975 with a mission to advance, support, and foster relationships between communities and their elected officials to expand knowledge, and promote diverse perspectives in a nonpartisan environment; and

Whereas, SGAC’s members are government affairs professionals who continually work to enhance relations and communication between the public and private sectors.  They strive to ensure fair representation of multi-interests, to advocate for the advancement of policies for  unparalleled educational opportunities, provide a forum for members and policymakers to convene and collaborate, and to mentor the next generation of state government affairs professionals while promoting all aspects of diversity; and

Whereas, Through its collaboration with legislative bodies, administrative agencies, and community stakeholders, SGAC has helped create a more responsive, transparent, and accountable government at the state level; and

Whereas, SGAC has nurtured a forward-thinking platform for addressing emerging challenges in state governance; and

Whereas, SGAC has cultivated a legacy of fostering leadership, training, and advocacy that has shaped the professional development of thousands of individuals in the field of government relations; and

Whereas, Through continued support, SGAC’s mission and its members can continue their tireless work to advocate for sound policy decisions, transparency, and good governance enhancing the relationship between state and local governments, businesses and communities; and

Whereas, The 50th anniversary of the SGAC represents a milestone of achievement and service in its ongoing commitment to excellence in government affairs; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby congratulates the State Government Affairs Council on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the appropriate representative of the State Government Affairs Council.