SR 12: Thompson, Bruce A.; condolences

This resolution is a formal tribute from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recounts the life of Bruce A. Thompson, who was born in California, raised in Montana, served in the Army National Guard, built numerous businesses, moved to Georgia in 1990, and later served as a Georgia State Senator and as Georgia's Labor Commissioner. It notes his legislative work, including bills often called the Heartbeat Bill, the Dexter Mosley Act, and the Carnival Safety Act, and describes his death from pancreatic cancer in November 2024. The resolution formally states that the Senate honors his life and leadership and expresses condolences to his family. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Thompson's family. It creates no new obligations, funding, or legal changes.

• Formally honors the life and public service of former Georgia State Senator and Labor Commissioner Bruce A. Thompson.
• Expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences to Thompson's family, friends, and associates.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Thompson's family.
• Creates no statutory changes, funding, or ongoing legal requirements.

The resolution directly names the family of Bruce A. Thompson, including his wife Becky and children Max and Faith, as recipients of the Senate's condolences. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare the resolution copy for the family.

The resolution has no practical effect on Georgia law or residents beyond serving as an official, public expression of recognition and sympathy. Its main real-world effect is that Thompson's family will receive a formal copy commemorating his public service.

• The resolution's whereas clauses recount Thompson's biography, business career, and service as a state senator and Labor Commissioner.
• The first resolving clause states the Senate's honor of Thompson's life and expresses condolences to his family and friends.
• The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available to Thompson's family.

1. 2025-01-15Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-01-14Senate Hopper (Senate)

• John Kennedy (R, SD-018)Primary sponsor
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Brandon Beach (R, SD-021)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
• Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)

• Senate resolution
• condolences
• Bruce Thompson
• Georgia Labor Commissioner