Georgia CommonsSR 114: Clifton, Gregory "Greg" Cecil; condolences
Last action February 5, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life of Gregory "Greg" Cecil Clifton, a former Mayor of Fayetteville, who died on January 3, 2025.
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In plain language
This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia Senate marking the death of Gregory "Greg" Cecil Clifton, who served as Mayor of Fayetteville from 2012 to 2015. It recounts his upbringing in Fayette County, his education at the University of Georgia, his career in sales, his religious involvement, and his family life. The resolution does not change any law. It formally expresses the Senate's condolences and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to Clifton's family.
What the bill does
- Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences on the death of Gregory "Greg" Cecil Clifton.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Clifton's family.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement only.
Who it affects
The resolution primarily affects the family of Gregory "Greg" Cecil Clifton, who will receive an official copy, and has no direct effect on Georgia residents, businesses, or agencies beyond the Senate's own administrative staff.
Why it matters
The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians. It serves as a public, official record of the Senate's recognition of a former Fayetteville mayor's life and community service, providing his family a formal token of remembrance.
Key provisions
- The resolution's preamble recounts Clifton's birth, education at the University of Georgia, and career in sales.
- It notes he served as Mayor of Fayetteville from January 2012 to December 2015.
- The resolving clause has the Senate honor his life and express regret at his passing.
- A further clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available to his family.
From the bill
“he presided as Mayor of Fayetteville from January 2012 to December 2015”
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Gregory "Greg" Cecil Clifton and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
- Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
- Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
- Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
- Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
- Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
Topics
- condolence resolution
- Fayetteville mayor
- Georgia Senate honors