SR35: SR35 Kendrick Jr., James Leroy; condolences

This Senate resolution is a formal tribute rather than a change to Georgia law. It recounts the life of James Leroy Kendrick Jr., who was born in Jewell, Georgia, in 1942 and later moved to Augusta in 1963, where he built two businesses, Augusta Blueprint & Microfilm Inc. and Creative Colors Inc., and became active in civic and community organizations. The resolution recites his marriage of 58 years to Mildred Nipper Kendrick, his decades of leadership at Williams Memorial CME Church, and his service on boards such as the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Governor's Task Force on Welfare Reform. The Senate formally resolves to honor his memory, commend his commitment to faith, family, and community, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to his family.

• Formally honors and celebrates the life of James Leroy Kendrick Jr. on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
• Commends his lifelong commitment to faith, family, and community as described in the resolution's text.
• Expresses the Senate's condolences to Kendrick's family and friends.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Kendrick's family.

This resolution directly names James Leroy Kendrick Jr.'s surviving family, including his wife, children, sister, and granddaughters, and the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with distributing a copy of the resolution to them.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally; its practical impact is a formal, public acknowledgment from the Georgia Senate of one individual's life and community contributions, delivered as a keepsake to his family.

• The resolving clause states the Senate honors and celebrates Kendrick's life and commends his commitment to faith, family, and community.
• A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make an appropriate copy available for distribution to Kendrick's family.
• The whereas clauses recount biographical details, including his businesses, church leadership, and civic board service, but create no legal obligations.

1. 2025-01-27Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-01-17Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)Primary sponsor
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)

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