SR114: SR114 Clifton, Gregory "Greg" Cecil; condolences

This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia Senate honoring the life and memory of Gregory "Greg" Cecil Clifton, who passed away on January 3, 2025. It recounts his upbringing in Fayette County, his education at the University of Georgia, his career in industrial computer sales, his religious involvement, and his service as Mayor of Fayetteville from 2012 to 2015. The resolution does not create or change any law. It simply expresses the Senate's condolences to Clifton's family and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to them.

• Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's regret over the death of Gregory "Greg" Cecil Clifton on January 3, 2025.
• Recounts biographical details of Clifton's life, including his education, career, faith, and service as Mayor of Fayetteville.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Clifton's family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, as it is a ceremonial resolution rather than legislation.

This resolution directly affects the family of Gregory "Greg" Cecil Clifton, who will receive a copy of it, and reflects the sentiments of the members of the Georgia Senate. It has no broader effect on the public or on Georgia law.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic and personal, offering the Georgia Senate's formal condolences and public recognition of Clifton's life and civic service to his family and community.

• The resolution's preamble (whereas clauses) details Clifton's birth, education, career in industrial computer sales, faith activities, and tenure as Mayor of Fayetteville from January 2012 to December 2015.
• The first resolving clause states that the Senate joins in honoring Clifton's life and expresses regret at his passing.
• The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available to Clifton's family.

1. 2025-02-05Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-04Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)Primary sponsor
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)

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