SR140: SR140 Robinson, Roosevelt; condolences

This is a memorial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate, a type of measure lawmakers use to formally recognize a person's life rather than to change any law. It honors Roosevelt Robinson, who was born in Pike County, Georgia, in 1936 and died on January 5, 2025. The resolution recounts his marriage to his wife Blanche, his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and describes his character and interests, including fishing and gardening. The Senate resolves to join in honoring his life and memory and to express its regret at his passing. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to his family.

• Formally states that the Georgia Senate honors the life and memory of Roosevelt Robinson, who died on January 5, 2025.
• Expresses the Senate's regret at his passing on behalf of its members.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and deliver a copy of the resolution to Robinson's family.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law.

The resolution directly names and affects the family of Roosevelt Robinson, including his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, who will receive an official copy. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare the copy.

While the resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally, it provides an official state record of tribute and gives Robinson's family a formal keepsake from the Georgia Senate acknowledging his life and passing.

• The resolution's preamble (the 'WHEREAS' clauses) describes Robinson's birth, family, marriage, career of character traits, and death on January 5, 2025.
• The first resolving clause has the Senate join in honoring his life and memory and expressing regret at his passing.
• The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to his family.

1. 2025-02-06Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-05Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Donzella James (D, SD-028)Primary sponsor
• Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)

• memorial resolution
• Georgia Senate
• Pike County