SR515: SR515 Grogan, Larry Wayne; condolences

This resolution is a formal tribute from the Georgia Senate marking the death of Larry Wayne Grogan, who passed away on March 20, 2025. It recounts his life, including his birth in Mitchell County in 1937, his service in the United States Air Force, his membership in First Baptist Church of Camilla, and his family, including his wife Kay, his children Paige and Matt, and his grandchild Caroline. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it formally expresses the Senate's regret at his passing and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for his family.

• Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's regret over the death of Larry Wayne Grogan on March 20, 2025.
• Recounts his birth, family background, military service in the United States Air Force, and church membership.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to his family.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it is a ceremonial honor, not a change to law.

The resolution directly names and honors the family of Larry Wayne Grogan, including his wife Kay, children Paige and Matt, and grandchild Caroline. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare and distribute the commemorative copy.

While the resolution has no legal or regulatory effect, it provides an official, public record of the Georgia Senate's recognition of Grogan's life and service, and gives his family a formal keepsake documenting that recognition from the state legislature.

• The resolution's preamble describes Grogan's birth on November 27, 1937, in Mitchell County and his parents, George Hayes Grogan and Ruth Lemacks Grogan.
• It notes his service in the United States Air Force and his active membership in First Baptist Church of Camilla.
• It lists his surviving family: wife Kay, children Paige and Matt, and grandchild Caroline.
• The resolving clause has the Senate join in honoring his memory and expressing 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. 2025-04-02Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-03-31Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)Primary sponsor
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)

• Senate resolution
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• Mitchell County