SR438: SR438 Pirzad, Dorothy Roberts; condolences

This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia Senate marking the death of Dorothy Roberts Pirzad, who passed away on March 6, 2025. It recounts her life story, including her birth in Pulaski, Virginia in 1940, her civil rights and peace activism, her work with the National Council of Churches and the Vietnam Veterans Center in Atlanta, and her creative ventures such as founding Dragonwyck Wax Works and a paper flower art business in Midtown Atlanta. The resolution formally expresses the Senate's regret at her passing and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy for distribution to her family. It does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial tribute.

• Formally states that the Georgia Senate mourns the death of Dorothy Roberts Pirzad and honors her life and memory.
• Recites biographical details about her activism, career, and family as the basis for the tribute.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her family.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any statute or impose any requirement on the public.

This resolution directly affects the family of Dorothy Roberts Pirzad, who will receive a copy of it, and reflects the Georgia Senate's formal acknowledgment of her life; it has no legal effect on the general public.

While the resolution carries no legal or regulatory weight, it provides an official, public record of the Georgia Senate's recognition of Dorothy Roberts Pirzad's civic contributions and offers her family a formal token of condolence from the state legislature.

• The resolution's whereas clauses recount her birth, family background, civil rights and peace activism, and career ventures.
• The first resolving clause has the Senate join in honoring her life and express regret at her passing.
• The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to her family.

1. 2025-03-21Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-03-20Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)Primary sponsor
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)
• Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)

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• Georgia Senate
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