--- title: SR 1076. Brown, Robert "Bob"; honor collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr1076 cite_as: SR 1076, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1076 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1076.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1076/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74595 date: 2026-03-31 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1075.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1077.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1076.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 1076 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: Senate bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-03-31 last_action: Senate Read and Adopted sponsors: - Larry Walker - Jason Anavitarte - Kim Jackson text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1076/2025 upstream_id: 2139589 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - Georgia Senate - ceremonial resolution - Sergeant-at-Arms - veteran recognition --- # SR 1076. Brown, Robert "Bob"; honor ## Text Senate Resolution 1076 By: Senators Walker III of the 20th, Anavitarte of the 31st and Jackson of the 41st A RESOLUTION Honoring Robert "Bob" Brown on the occasion of his 80th birthday; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Robert "Bob" Brown was born on March 31, 1946, in the town of Jellico in East Tennessee; and WHEREAS, as he celebrates his 80th birthday, it is fitting to recognize a life marked by service, dedication, and an enduring commitment to others; and WHEREAS, after completing high school, Bob answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Army, serving honorably for 15 months in Vietnam, including during the Tet Offensive, and earning the Bronze Star for his courage and sacrifice; and WHEREAS, upon returning home in 1968, Bob made Georgia his home and began a long and distinguished career with General Motors, working at the Lakewood plant in southeast Atlanta and later at the Doraville plant, where he dedicated 35 years of service before retiring in 2003; and WHEREAS, Bob continued his commitment to public service when he joined the Georgia State Senate in 2017 as a doorkeeper, serving under Sergeants-at-Arms John Long and Jerry Cooley; and WHEREAS, in recognition of his dedication, leadership, and integrity, Bob was elected Sergeant-at-Arms of the Georgia Senate in the 2023 Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, Bob has demonstrated a deep and abiding passion for the Georgia State Capitol and the Georgia State Senate, generously sharing his knowledge, stories, and appreciation for its history and architecture with visitors, many of whom have remarked on the lasting impression he leaves; and WHEREAS, beyond his professional accomplishments, Bob enjoys camping, hiking as a longtime member of the Over-the-Hill Hiking Club, and gardening, having served as president of the Buckhead Men's Garden Club; and WHEREAS, known for his warm and welcoming spirit, Bob has never met a stranger, forming lasting friendships through simple acts of kindness and conversation; and WHEREAS, his life stands as a testament to service, community, and genuine human connection, and his 80 years have left an indelible mark on all who have had the privilege of knowing him. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body honor and commend Robert "Bob" Brown on the joyous occasion of his 80th birthday and extend their sincerest congratulations and best wishes for many more years of health, happiness, and continued service. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Robert "Bob" Brown. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. 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. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-31) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-03-31) - Sponsors: Larry Walker, Jason Anavitarte, Kim Jackson - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74595 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1076.md?full=1