Georgia CommonsSR 1091: Wright Jr., Daniel Waldon; condolences
Last action April 2, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life of Daniel Waldon Wright Jr., a Savannah educator and former president of the Georgia Association of Educators who died on March 7, 2026.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate. It does not change any law. It recognizes the life of Daniel Waldon Wright Jr., known as 'Deacon Dan,' a Savannah native who worked as an educator and served as president of the Georgia Association of Educators. The resolution describes his family, including his wife Apostle Dr. Gloria Ward Wright, his children Angeleque and Byron, and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The Senate formally expresses its 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 expresses the Georgia Senate's regret over the death of Daniel Waldon Wright Jr. on March 7, 2026.
- Recounts his career as an educator and his service as president of the Georgia Association of Educators.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to his family.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Daniel Waldon Wright Jr. and his family, including his wife, children, and grandchildren. It has no effect on the broader public, agencies, or Georgia law.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequence and changes no statute. Its significance is symbolic, giving the Wright family and community an official record of the Senate's recognition of his life and public service as an educator.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Daniel Waldon Wright Jr.'s life, his career in education, and his family.
- The resolved clause has the Senate formally honor his memory and express regret at his passing.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to his family.
From the bill
“the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Daniel Waldon Wright Jr. on March 7, 2026”
“a dedicated educator who served his fellow citizens as president of the Georgia Association of Educators”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
- Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
- David Lucas (D, SD-026)
Topics
- condolence resolution
- Georgia Senate
- education leaders
- Savannah