SR214: SR214 Sims, Phillip Hampton; condolences

This resolution is a formal expression of condolence from the Georgia Senate. It does not change any law. It recognizes the life of Phillip Hampton Sims, who was born in Forest Park, Georgia in 1956 and later moved with his family to Tyrone, Georgia. He ran a family business called S&S Glass and served as a fireman with the College Park Fire Department for 26 years before retiring in 2007. The resolution states that the Senate joins in honoring his memory and expressing regret at his passing. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to Sims's family.

• Formally recognizes and honors the life and memory of Phillip Hampton Sims on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
• Expresses the Senate's regret at his passing on February 7, 2025.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Sims's family.

This resolution directly affects the family of Phillip Hampton Sims, who will receive a copy of it, and reflects an action taken by the members of the Georgia Senate rather than imposing any requirement on the public.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it is a ceremonial gesture. Its practical significance is limited to providing the Sims family with an official record of the Senate's recognition of his life and community service.

• The whereas clauses describe Sims's birth in 1956 in Forest Park, Georgia, his move to Tyrone in 1966, his family business S&S Glass, and his 26 years as a College Park firefighter.
• The first resolving clause has the Senate join in honoring his memory and expressing regret at his passing.
• The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to his family.

1. 2025-02-20Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-19Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)Primary sponsor
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
• Brandon Beach (R, SD-021)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)

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