Georgia CommonsSR 35: Kendrick Jr., James Leroy; condolences
Last action January 27, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution honors the late James Leroy Kendrick Jr. of Augusta, recognizing his business career and community service, and offers condolences to his family.
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In plain language
This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia Senate honoring the life of James Leroy Kendrick Jr., a longtime Augusta businessman and community leader who died. It recounts his upbringing in Jewell, Georgia, his 58-year marriage to Mildred Nipper Kendrick, his faith and church leadership, and his business achievements, including founding Augusta Blueprint & Microfilm Inc. and Creative Colors Inc. The resolution also lists his civic leadership roles, such as chairing the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce and serving on the Governor's Task Force on Welfare Reform. It formally resolves that the Senate honors his life and commends his commitment to faith, family, and community, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to his family. It does not change any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally honors and celebrates the life of James Leroy Kendrick Jr. on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
- Commends his lifelong commitment to faith, family, and community as described in the resolution's text.
- Expresses the Senate's condolences to his family and friends.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to his family.
Who it affects
This resolution directly affects the family of James Leroy Kendrick Jr., including his wife, children, sister, and granddaughters, who will receive a copy of the resolution. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare and distribute the document.
Why it matters
While the resolution creates no legal obligations or funding, it gives official state recognition to a private citizen's life and community contributions in Augusta, and provides his family with a formal, lasting record of that recognition from the Georgia Senate.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Kendrick's biography, business career, church leadership, and civic involvement in Augusta.
- The resolving clause has the Senate honor his life and commend his commitment to faith, family, and community.
- A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available to his family.
From the bill
“the members of this body honor and celebrate the life of James Leroy Kendrick Jr., commend his lifelong commitment to faith, family, and community, and express their deepest condolences to his family and friends”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
Topics
- Senate resolution
- condolences
- Augusta community leaders
- legislative honors