Georgia CommonsHR 1840: Brinson, Gene and Dovie; 81st wedding anniversary; recognize
Last action March 20, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution congratulates Gene and Dovie Brinson of Georgia on their 81st wedding anniversary and directs the House Clerk to send them a copy of the resolution.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally congratulates Gene and Dovie Brinson, who were married on February 14, 1945, in Parker, Indiana, on reaching their 81st wedding anniversary. The resolution recounts details of the couple's family, including six children, 15 grandchildren, more than 20 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren, and three great-great-great-grandchildren, and praises their character and community involvement. It resolves that the House congratulates the couple and wishes them continued health and happiness, and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the Brinsons.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates Gene and Dovie Brinson on their 81st wedding anniversary on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Recites biographical details about the couple's marriage date, family size, and community involvement.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the couple.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Gene and Dovie Brinson and, by extension, their extended family. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing a copy for distribution.
Why it matters
This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic and personal, serving as an official, public expression of recognition and goodwill from the state legislature toward the Brinson family on a milestone anniversary.
Key provisions
- The resolution's opening clauses recount the couple's February 14, 1945 wedding in Parker, Indiana and their large family of children, grandchildren, and further descendants.
- The resolved clause has the House of Representatives congratulate the couple and wish them continued health and happiness.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Gene and Dovie Brinson.
From the bill
“the members of this body congratulate Gene and Dovie Brinson upon the grand occasion of their 81st wedding anniversary and extend the most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Charles Martin (R, HD-049)
- Jan Jones (R, HD-047)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- wedding anniversary
- Georgia House of Representatives