Georgia CommonsSR 1035: Adelman, Nelson I.; condolences
Last action March 27, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally honors the life of Nelson I. Adelman, an Atlanta businessman and Army veteran who died on February 26, 2026, and offers condolences to his family.
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In plain language
This is a memorial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate to recognize the life of Nelson I. Adelman, a longtime Atlanta resident who died on February 26, 2026. It recounts his upbringing in Brooklyn, his education and athletics at New York University, his military service in the United States Army Reserves during the Cuban Missile Crisis, and his business career founding the Adelman Sales Corporation after moving to Atlanta in 1971. The resolution also describes his family life and community involvement, including his marriage, children and grandchildren, his membership in local congregations, and his volunteer work coaching Little League. The Senate resolves to honor his memory and express condolences, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to his family. It does not change any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally honors the life and memory of Nelson I. Adelman on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
- Expresses the Senate's official condolences to his family following his death on February 26, 2026.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Adelman's family.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement rather than legislation.
Who it affects
This resolution directly concerns the family of Nelson I. Adelman, including his wife, sons, grandchildren, and great-grandson. It has no broader legal or regulatory effect on other Georgians.
Why it matters
The resolution has no practical impact on Georgia law or residents beyond the Adelman family. Its significance is symbolic, recording the Senate's formal recognition of a private citizen's life and providing his family an official memorial document.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites Adelman's biography, including his upbringing, education, military service, and business career founding the Adelman Sales Corporation.
- It notes his son David served in the Georgia Senate from 2003 to 2010 and later became Ambassador to Singapore.
- The resolving clause states the Senate joins in honoring his life and expressing 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 State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Nelson I. Adelman on February 26, 2026”
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Nelson I. Adelman and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
- David Lucas (D, SD-026)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
Topics
- Georgia Senate resolution
- memorial resolution
- condolences