SR228: SR228 Lewis, Joyce; condolences

This is a memorial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate rather than a bill that changes state law. It formally recognizes the life of Joyce Lewis, who has died, and describes her as someone remembered for integrity, kindness, and devotion to family and community. The resolution has no regulatory or funding effect. It simply states the Senate's regret at her passing and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her family.

• Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's regret over the death of Joyce Lewis and honors her life and memory.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare an appropriate copy of the resolution for Joyce Lewis's family.
• Creates no new law, program, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement only.

This resolution mainly affects Joyce Lewis's family and friends, who receive an official copy, and the Georgia Senate, which adopts it as an official expression of condolence. It does not affect the general public or change any rights or duties.

The resolution carries symbolic rather than practical weight. It provides Joyce Lewis's family with official recognition from the Georgia Senate of her life and passing, but it does not alter any law, create funding, or impose obligations on anyone.

• The resolving clause states that the Senate joins in honoring Joyce Lewis's life and memory and expresses regret at her passing.
• A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Joyce Lewis's family.

1. 2025-02-21Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-20Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)Primary sponsor
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)

• memorial resolution
• Georgia Senate
• condolences