SR9: SR9 Stevens, Charles "Charlie" Kay; condolences

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recounts the life of Charles "Charlie" Kay Stevens, who was born in Florida in 1937, served in the United States Army as an aerial photographer, moved to Georgia in 1962, and started Lea's Drive Inn in Acworth before running other restaurants. It also notes he earned a computer technology diploma at age 55 and later drove a semi-truck cross-country. The resolution formally states that the Senate joins in honoring his memory and offers its condolences to his family. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for his family. The resolution does not create, change, or repeal any Georgia law.

• Formally states that the Georgia Senate honors the life and memory of Charles "Charlie" Kay Stevens and expresses condolences over his death.
• Recites biographical details about Stevens, including his Army service, restaurant businesses in Acworth and Dallas, Georgia, and family.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Stevens's family.
• Does not alter any Georgia statute, create any program, or spend any state funds.

The resolution directly names Charles "Charlie" Kay Stevens's family, including his wife Glenda Nell Stevens, his five children, and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who will receive a copy of the resolution from the Secretary of the Senate.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical significance is symbolic: it places an official Senate tribute to Stevens on the record and provides his family with a formal keepsake copy from the state legislature.

• The whereas clauses describe Stevens's birth in 1937, Army service from 1956 to 1958 as an aerial photographer, and move to Georgia in 1962.
• The whereas clauses detail his ownership of Lea's Drive Inn in Acworth and The Corner Cafe in Dallas, Georgia, plus other restaurants.
• The first resolved clause has the Senate join in honoring his memory and express its regret at his passing.
• The second resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available to his family.

1. 2025-01-14Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-01-13Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)Primary sponsor
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Brandon Beach (R, SD-021)
• John Kennedy (R, SD-018)

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