SR206: SR206 Binns, Joseph Marion; condolences

This resolution is a formal tribute passed by the Georgia Senate to honor Joseph Marion Binns, who died on January 5, 2025. It recounts his life story: his birth in Columbus in 1942, his military service as an Airborne Demolition Specialist in the United States Army Reserves, and his career founding Southern Relocation Services, a commercial moving business he later expanded along the East Coast. The resolution also notes his personal life, including his marriage of 57 years to his wife Carol, his three children and five grandchildren, and his hobbies such as flying, fishing, and golf. It formally resolves that the Senate expresses its regret at his passing and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to his family.

• Formally honors the life and memory of Joseph Marion Binns and expresses the Senate's regret at his passing.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Binns's family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a change to Georgia statutes.

This resolution directly concerns the family of Joseph Marion Binns, including his wife, children, and grandchildren, who would receive a copy of it. It does not impose obligations on any other Georgians or institutions.

The resolution has no practical or legal effect on Georgians beyond a formal, public expression of respect for Binns and his family. It serves as a ceremonial record in the Senate's proceedings rather than a policy change.

• The resolution's whereas clauses recount Binns's birth, military service, business career founding Southern Relocation Services, and family life.
• The resolving clause states the Senate joins in honoring his life and memory and expresses its regret at his passing.
• A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to his family.

1. 2025-02-19Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-18Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)Primary sponsor
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)

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