Georgia CommonsSR 1063: Haney, Larry Wayne; condolences
Last action March 31, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life of Larry Wayne Haney, a longtime Rockmart businessman who died on March 22, 2026, and expresses the Senate's condolences to his family.
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In plain language
This is a memorial resolution from the Georgia Senate. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes the death of Larry Wayne Haney, a Rockmart resident and business owner who ran Haney Farm & Ranch Supply, Haney Powersports, and Sidekicks Restaurant. The resolution recounts his life, birth in Aragon, Georgia in 1952, his family including his wife Elaine, daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and his involvement in rodeo life. The Senate resolves to honor his memory and express regret at his passing, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to his family.
What the bill does
- Formally honors the life and memory of Larry Wayne Haney, a Rockmart, Georgia businessman who died March 22, 2026.
- Expresses the Georgia Senate's official regret and condolences over his passing.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Haney's family.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the family of Larry Wayne Haney, including his wife, daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with delivering a copy of the resolution to them.
Why it matters
This resolution has no legal effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic, providing formal public recognition of a Rockmart community member's life and business contributions, and offering his family an official memorial from the state Senate.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Haney's birth, family, business ventures including Haney Farm & Ranch Supply, Haney Powersports, and Sidekicks Restaurant, and his involvement in rodeo life.
- The resolving clause has the Senate join in honoring his memory and expressing regret at his passing.
- The final 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 Larry Wayne Haney and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
- Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
Topics
- Senate resolution
- memorial tribute
- Rockmart Georgia
- condolences