Georgia CommonsHR 1226: Collins, Sandra A.; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Last action February 4, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Sandra A. Collins, a Savannah community leader and church member who died recently, and offers condolences to her family.
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In plain language
This is a House resolution, not a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It recognizes Sandra A. Collins, a longtime member of St. Philip Monumental A.M.E. Church in Savannah who served on the boards of the Georgia Association for Primary Health Care, the Savannah Branch NAACP, and the Savannah Chapter American Business Women's Association. The resolution describes her community involvement, her travels, and her reputation for integrity and kindness. The resolution formally states that the House of Representatives joins in honoring her memory and expresses sincere regret at her passing. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her family.
What the bill does
- Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' regret over the death of Sandra A. Collins and honors her memory.
- Recounts her community service on the boards of the Georgia Association for Primary Health Care, the Savannah Branch NAACP, and the Savannah Chapter American Business Women's Association.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to Collins' family.
Who it affects
This resolution directly concerns the family of Sandra A. Collins, who will receive a copy of it, and members of the Georgia House of Representatives, who are recorded as honoring her. It has no broader legal effect on other Georgians.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequence and does not change any Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic: it creates an official legislative record honoring Sandra A. Collins and provides her family with a formal document from the state.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause states that House members join in honoring Collins' life and memory and express regret at her passing.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her family.
From the bill
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Sandra A. Collins and express their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Ron Stephens (R, HD-164)
Topics
- memorial resolution
- Savannah community
- Georgia House of Representatives