Georgia CommonsSR 1088: Burgess, Flossie Mae Grant Williams; honor
Last action April 2, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors Flossie Mae Grant Williams Burgess of Savannah on her 90th birthday, recognizing her career, faith, and family.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Flossie Mae Grant Williams Burgess of Savannah, Georgia, who turns 90 on July 25, 2026. The text recounts her career as a nurse technician at St. Joseph's Hospital, her 55 years of membership at Central Baptist Church, her singing with several gospel choirs, and her large family of children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The Senate resolves to honor her for her service to family and community and to extend best wishes for continued health and happiness. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.
What the bill does
- Formally honors Flossie Mae Grant Williams Burgess on the occasion of her 90th birthday.
- Recounts her career history, church membership, and family for the official Senate record.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is purely a ceremonial statement.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Flossie Mae Grant Williams Burgess and references her family members. It has no legal effect on any other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies.
Why it matters
This resolution has no practical effect on Georgia law or residents beyond its subject. It serves as a public, official record of the Georgia Senate's recognition of one woman's life and community service on a milestone birthday.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites her birth date, career as a nurse technician at St. Joseph's Hospital, and 55 years at Central Baptist Church in Savannah.
- It lists her participation in several gospel choirs and details her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
- The resolving clause has the Senate honor her and extend well wishes for her 90th birthday.
- A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to her.
From the bill
“honor Flossie Mae Grant Williams Burgess for her unselfish, dedicated, and loving service to the members of her family and community”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
Topics
- Senate resolution
- Savannah
- birthday honor
- ceremonial recognition