Georgia CommonsSR 1019: Wilder, Jr., John Wesley; condolences
Last action March 25, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors John Wesley Wilder, Jr., a Vietnam veteran and longtime community member, for his military service and decades of civic and church involvement.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring John Wesley Wilder, Jr., who served two decades in the United States Army, including two tours in Vietnam, and later worked 24 years as a Civil Service employee. It recounts his military honors, including the Purple Heart, and his long record of civic, fraternal, and church involvement in his community. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply commends Wilder for his life of service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to him as a keepsake.
What the bill does
- Formally commends John Wesley Wilder, Jr. for his military, civic, and community contributions on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Wilder.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a ceremonial honor resolution.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors John Wesley Wilder, Jr. and, by extension, his family and the organizations he belonged to, including his church, military fraternal groups, and civic clubs. It has no effect on the broader public.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or practical effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic, giving official state recognition to one individual's military service and community contributions through an action of the Georgia Senate.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites Wilder's biography, military career, honors including the Purple Heart, and civic and church service.
- The resolved clause commends Wilder for his life of service and extends the Senate's appreciation.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Wilder.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend John Wesley Wilder, Jr., for his extraordinary life of service and extend their sincerest appreciation for his military, civic, and community contributions”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- David Lucas (D, SD-026)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
Topics
- veterans
- Georgia Senate resolution
- community recognition