SR97: SR97 Mock Sr.; Robert Wayne; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia Senate. It recounts the career of Robert Wayne Mock Sr., who graduated from Woodrow Wilson College of Law in 1976 and went on to serve the Gwinnett County judicial system for 45 years, including as Recorder's Court Solicitor, Recorder's Court Judge, State Court Judge, and eventually State Court Chief Judge before retiring in 2012. It also notes he continued serving as a Senior Judge for another 12 years after retirement. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the Senate's recognition of Mock's career and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to him as a keepsake.

• Formally recognizes and commends Robert Wayne Mock Sr. for his career in the Gwinnett County judicial system.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Robert Wayne Mock Sr.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement by the Senate.

This resolution directly names and honors Robert Wayne Mock Sr., a retired Gwinnett County judge. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, agencies, or institutions.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences for Georgians generally. Its practical effect is limited to formally honoring one individual's public service career in the Gwinnett County courts.

• The resolution recites Mock's career history, from his 1976 law school graduation through his 1980 appointment as Recorder's Court Solicitor and later judicial posts.
• The resolving clause states the Senate's recognition and commendation of Mock for his career and contributions to Gwinnett County and the legal field.
• A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Mock.

1. 2025-02-04Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-03Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)Primary sponsor
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)

• Gwinnett County
• judicial recognition
• Georgia Senate resolution
• courts