Georgia CommonsSR 1025: Gable, Phillip Cortez; condolences
Last action March 27, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life and memory of Phillip Cortez Gable, a Braselton native and Army veteran who died in March 2026, and offers condolences to his family.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial measure passed by the Georgia Senate to recognize the life of Phillip Cortez Gable, known as "Corkey," who was born in Braselton, Georgia in 1948 and died in Atlanta in March 2026. It recounts his military service in the United States Army from 1968 to 1971 and his career as a Vice President at the Bank of Ozarks. The resolution 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. It does not change any Georgia law; it is a statement of tribute rather than a policy action.
What the bill does
- Formally states that Senate members join in honoring the life and memory of Phillip Cortez Gable and express regret at his passing.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Gable's family.
- Recites biographical facts about Gable, including his birth, military service, career, and surviving family members, as part of the official Senate record.
Who it affects
This resolution directly concerns the family of Phillip Cortez Gable, including his wife, children, grandchildren, and other relatives named in the text. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with distributing a copy to the family.
Why it matters
The resolution has no effect on Georgia law or policy. Its practical significance is symbolic: it creates an official Senate record honoring Gable's life and provides his family with a formal document of recognition from the state legislature.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites Gable's biography, including his birth in Braselton in 1948, his death in Atlanta in 2026, and his Army service from 1968 to 1971.
- It notes his career as Vice President at the Bank of Ozarks and lists his surviving and predeceased family members.
- The resolving clause states the Senate honors his life and memory and expresses regret at his passing.
- A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to his family.
From the bill
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Phillip Cortez Gable and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
- Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Steven McNeel (R, SD-018)
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
- Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
Topics
- Georgia Senate resolution
- condolences
- military veterans
- ceremonial tribute