SR172: SR172 Zucca, Paul; condolences

This resolution is a formal tribute from the Georgia Senate marking the death of Paul Zucca, a community leader in Grant Park and Southeast Atlanta. It recounts his roles as president of the Grant Park Neighborhood Association, chairman of Neighborhood Planning Unit-W, an early supporter of the Neighborhood Charter School and Atlanta Charter Middle School, and a longtime representative for Zoo Atlanta. The resolution also notes his 47 year relationship with his partner John Newcomb and their son Dylan. It resolves that the Senate joins in honoring his memory and expresses regret at his passing, and it directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Zucca's family. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally states that the Senate honors the life and memory of Paul Zucca and expresses regret at his passing.
• Recites his community service, including leadership roles with the Grant Park Neighborhood Association and Neighborhood Planning Unit-W.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Zucca's family.
• Creates no new laws, funding, or legal requirements; it is a ceremonial tribute.

This resolution directly concerns the family of Paul Zucca, including his partner John Newcomb and son Dylan, as well as the Grant Park and Southeast Atlanta community organizations he was involved with, such as the Grant Park Neighborhood Association and Zoo Atlanta.

While the resolution carries no legal or financial effect, it provides an official state record recognizing a community advocate's contributions and gives his family a formal keepsake from the Georgia Senate acknowledging his life and work.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Paul Zucca's death on October 31, 2024, and his community leadership roles in Atlanta.
• 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. 2025-02-12Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-11Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)Primary sponsor
• Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)

• condolence resolution
• Grant Park
• Atlanta neighborhoods
• Georgia Senate honors