Georgia CommonsSR 1076: Brown, Robert "Bob"; honor
Last action March 31, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution honors Robert "Bob" Brown, the Georgia Senate's Sergeant-at-Arms, on his 80th birthday, recognizing his military service, career, and decades of work at the State Capitol.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Robert "Bob" Brown on his 80th birthday, recounting his military service in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive, where he earned a Bronze Star, his 35 year career at General Motors plants in Georgia, and his later work at the Georgia State Senate, first as a doorkeeper starting in 2017 and then as elected Sergeant-at-Arms in 2023. The resolution formally commends Brown for his service and wishes him continued health and happiness. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him. It does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute.
What the bill does
- Formally honors and commends Robert "Bob" Brown on his 80th birthday for his military, career, and Senate service.
- Recounts his 15 months of Army service in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive and his Bronze Star award.
- Recognizes his 35 year career at General Motors plants in Atlanta and his later role as Georgia Senate Sergeant-at-Arms.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Brown.
- Extends the Senate's best wishes for his continued health and happiness.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Robert "Bob" Brown, the Georgia Senate's Sergeant-at-Arms. It has no legal effect on the general public, agencies, or businesses; it is a ceremonial statement by the Senate.
Why it matters
This is a symbolic tribute rather than a policy change. It carries no legal or financial consequences for Georgians, but it formally records the Senate's recognition of Brown's military service, career, and long service to the state legislature.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites Brown's biography, including his birth in Jellico, Tennessee, his Army service in Vietnam, and his Bronze Star.
- It notes his 35 year career at General Motors' Lakewood and Doraville plants before retiring in 2003.
- It describes his Senate career, starting as a doorkeeper in 2017 and becoming elected Sergeant-at-Arms in 2023.
- The resolving clause formally honors and commends Brown and wishes him continued health and happiness.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Brown.
From the bill
“serving honorably for 15 months in Vietnam, including during the Tet Offensive, and earning the Bronze Star for his courage and sacrifice”
“the members of this body honor and commend Robert "Bob" Brown on the joyous occasion of his 80th birthday”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
Topics
- Georgia Senate
- ceremonial resolution
- Sergeant-at-Arms
- veteran recognition