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title: SR 1077. Peterson, Samuel C.; condolences
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date: 2026-04-02
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status_date: 2026-04-02
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  - Tonya Anderson
  - Ed Harbison
  - Jaha Howard
  - Harold Jones
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  - condolence resolution
  - Georgia Senate
  - military veterans
  - Korean War
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# SR 1077. Peterson, Samuel C.; condolences

## Text

Senate Resolution 1077
By: Senators Anderson of the 43rd, Harbison of the 15th, Howard of the 35th and Jones II
of the 22nd
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Samuel C. Peterson; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of an incredibly distinguished individual
with the passing of Samuel C. Peterson; and
WHEREAS, Samuel C. Peterson was born on November 22, 1932, in Miller's Ferry, Florida,
a beloved son of Vinnie Brown and Lee Peterson; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United
States Army, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans during the Korean
War and earning his honorable discharge; and
WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Emma, and was blessed with
five remarkable children, Edith, Priscilla, Patricia, Samuel A., and Tonya; 11 wonderful
grandchildren; 17 outstanding great-grandchildren; and four magnificent
great-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Samuel C. Peterson was a life-long member
of St. Luke AME Church, where he served as Class Leader, Steward ProTem, Trustee
ProTem, and Sunday School Teacher; and
WHEREAS, he further served his fellow citizens for more than 30 years as a member of the
NAACP, holding the role of Chair of Veteran Affairs; and
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern
for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his
family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he
made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Samuel C. Peterson will long be
remembered for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who
had the great fortune of knowing him.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
join in honoring the life and memory of Samuel C. Peterson and express their deepest and
most sincere regret at his passing.
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 the family of
Samuel C. Peterson.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life of Samuel C. Peterson, a Korean War veteran and longtime church and NAACP member, and offers condolences to his family.

### Plain-language summary

This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia Senate honoring Samuel C. Peterson after his death. It recounts his birth in Miller's Ferry, Florida in 1932, his service in the United States Army during the Korean War, his marriage to his wife Emma, and his large family of children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
The resolution also describes his decades of service at St. Luke AME Church and more than 30 years with the NAACP, where he chaired Veteran Affairs. The Senate resolves to join in honoring his memory 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 it does

- Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences on the death of Samuel C. Peterson.
- Recites his military service in the United States Army during the Korean War and his honorable discharge.
- Recounts his family life, church involvement at St. Luke AME Church, and over 30 years of service with the NAACP.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to his family.

### Who it affects

This resolution directly concerns the family of Samuel C. Peterson, who will receive a copy of it. It does not impose duties or create rights for the general public, state agencies, or any other Georgians.

### Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect and changes no Georgia law. Its practical significance is symbolic: it gives the Peterson family an official Senate document recognizing his military service, faith, and community work.

### Key provisions

- The whereas clauses recount Peterson's birth, family, Korean War service in the United States Army, church leadership roles, and NAACP involvement.
- The resolving clause has the Senate join in honoring his life and memory and express regret at his passing.
- A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available to his family.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-04-02)
- Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-04-02)
- Sponsors: Tonya Anderson, Ed Harbison, Jaha Howard, Harold Jones
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74596

> The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1077.md?full=1