Senate Resolution 1091
By: Senators James of the 28th, Kemp of the 38th, Wicks of the 34th, Jones II of the 22nd,
Harrell of the 40th and others
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Daniel Waldon Wright Jr.; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, known as "Deacon Dan," Daniel Waldon Wright Jr. was cherished by his loved
ones as a man of devotion and faith; and
WHEREAS, a proud Savannah native, he was a dedicated educator who served his fellow
citizens as president of the Georgia Association of Educators; and
WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Apostle Dr. Gloria Ward
Wright, and was blessed with two remarkable children, Angeleque and Byron, as well as
numerous beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren; 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, Daniel Waldon Wright Jr. 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 Daniel Waldon Wright Jr. 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
Daniel Waldon Wright Jr.