Georgia CommonsSR496: SR496 Haynes, Norma; condolences
Last action March 31, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life of Norma Haynes, Coweta County's first female bailiff and founder of a public safety nonprofit, who died on March 10, 2025.
In plain language
This resolution is a formal tribute from the Georgia Senate marking the death of Norma Haynes, a longtime Newnan and Coweta County resident. It recounts her accomplishments, including becoming Coweta County's first female bailiff in 1980 and founding the Newnan Coweta Public Safety Foundation, which supported local first responders. The resolution notes her creation of the annual Public Safety Appreciation Lunch, her role in coordinating Coweta County's part in the 1996 Olympic Torch Relay, and awards she received, including the Georgia Sheriffs' Association Meritorious Award in 2005 and Coweta County Citizen of the Year in 2022. The Senate formally expresses regret at her passing and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to her family.
What the bill does
- Formally honors the life and memory of Norma Haynes and expresses the Senate's regret at her death.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Haynes's family.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement by the Senate.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Norma Haynes's family, who will receive a copy, and honors the Coweta County Sheriff's Office and public safety community she supported through her nonprofit and events.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally; its significance is symbolic, formally recording the Georgia Senate's recognition of Haynes's community service and providing her family an official memorial document.
Key provisions
- The resolution states the Senate's resolution to honor Norma Haynes and express regret at her passing.
- A second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to her family.
- The preamble (whereas clauses) details her civic contributions, including founding the Newnan Coweta Public Safety Foundation and the annual Public Safety Appreciation Lunch.
From the bill
“affectionately known as the "Mother of Public Safety" in Coweta County”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
- John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
- Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
Topics
- Senate resolution
- Coweta County
- public safety
- condolences