Georgia CommonsSR 25: Fallin, William G.; condolences
Last action January 17, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life of William G. Fallin, a Thomas County native and Korean War veteran who died on January 4, 2025, and offers condolences to his family.
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In plain language
This is a memorial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes the life of William G. Fallin, who was born in Thomas County in 1932, served in the United States Army during the Korean War, and was active for decades at First Baptist Church as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, and choir member. The resolution recounts his family life, including his 67-year marriage to his wife Barbara and his children, grandchildren, and great-granddaughters. The Senate resolves to honor his memory and express condolences, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to his family.
What the bill does
- Formally states the Georgia Senate's recognition of William G. Fallin's life and expresses condolences on his passing.
- Recounts his military service in the United States Army during the Korean War.
- Documents his decades of service at First Baptist Church and his family history for the official record.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Fallin's family.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors William G. Fallin and his surviving family, including his wife, three children, six grandchildren, and two great-granddaughters. It has no broader effect on other Georgians or state law.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it is a formal, ceremonial statement by the Georgia Senate. Its practical outcome is that Fallin's family will receive an official copy recognizing his life and service as a lasting record from the state legislature.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses recite Fallin's birth, military service in the Korean War, church involvement, and family history.
- The resolved clause has the Senate join in honoring his life and expressing regret at his passing.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to his family.
From the bill
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of William G. Fallin and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
- Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
Topics
- memorial resolution
- Georgia Senate
- Korean War veteran
- condolence resolution