SR12: SR12 Thompson, Bruce A.; condolences

This resolution is a memorial passed by the Georgia Senate. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it recounts the life of Bruce A. Thompson, who was born in California, raised in Montana, served in the Army National Guard, built several businesses, moved to Georgia in 1990, served as a state senator starting in 2013, and later became Georgia's Labor Commissioner. The resolution formally states that the Senate honors his life and leadership and extends condolences to his family, friends, and community. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Thompson's family. As a resolution rather than a bill, it has no regulatory or funding effect.

• Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's recognition of Bruce A. Thompson's life, business career, and public service.
• States the Senate's condolences to Thompson's family, friends, and community following his death from pancreatic cancer.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Thompson's family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a commemorative resolution rather than a bill.

The resolution directly names Bruce A. Thompson's family, including his wife Becky and children Max and Faith. It also reflects the sentiment of the Georgia Senate and organizations Thompson was involved with, such as Truett McConnell University and the Etowah Scholarship Foundation.

The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally; it is a ceremonial statement by the Senate. Its practical significance is limited to providing an official, permanent Senate record honoring Thompson and a copy for his family.

• The preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) recounts Thompson's early life, business career, military service, and legislative and Labor Commissioner tenure.
• The resolving clause states the Senate honors Thompson's life and leadership and extends condolences to his family and friends.
• A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Thompson's family.

1. 2025-01-15Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-01-14Senate Hopper (Senate)

• John Kennedy (R, SD-018)Primary sponsor
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Brandon Beach (R, SD-021)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
• Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)

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