HR 1273: Lauderdale, George and Sally; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives is a ceremonial tribute to George Seebert Lauderdale (1929-2017) and Sally Swan Burke Lauderdale (1928-2026), a married couple from Jefferson County, Georgia. It recounts their decades of religious ministry, community service, and family life, including George's founding role with the Christian Broadcasting Network and his radio ministry in the Philippines, and Sally's work as an educator, garden club president, and church Sunday school teacher. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states that the House joins in honoring the couple and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the Lauderdale family.

• Formally states that the members of the Georgia House of Representatives join in honoring the life and memory of George and Sally Lauderdale.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the Lauderdale family.
• Recites biographical details about the couple's ministry, community service, and family, without creating any new law, funding, or program.

This resolution directly affects the surviving family members of George and Sally Lauderdale, including their three children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, who will receive a copy of the resolution. It has no effect on the general public or on Georgia law.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia statute. Its significance is symbolic, offering the Lauderdale family formal recognition from the state legislature and a lasting public record of the couple's life and community contributions.

• The whereas clauses describe George Lauderdale's ministry career, including founding involvement with the Christian Broadcasting Network and a 40-year radio ministry in the Philippines.
• The whereas clauses describe Sally Lauderdale's roles as an educator, Erskine Mirror editor, and community leader in Jefferson County.
• The resolving clause has the House formally honor the couple's life and memory.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to the family.

1. 2026-02-06House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-06House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-06House Hopper (House)

• Samuel Park (D, HD-107)Primary sponsor
• Mack Jackson (D, HD-128)
• Al Williams (D, HD-168)
• Derrick Jackson (D, HD-068)
• Karlton Howard (D, HD-129)
• Brian Prince (D, HD-132)

• memorial resolution
• Jefferson County
• Georgia House of Representatives
• community leaders