SR 465: Kemp Sr., Calvin George; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Calvin George Kemp Sr. of Atlanta, who was born June 2, 1923 and is celebrating his 102nd birthday. The resolution recounts his life, including his service in the United States Navy during World War II in the South Pacific and at Pearl Harbor, his large family, his decades of activity at Saint Philip African Methodist Episcopal Church, his mentorship of young people as a Boy Scouts scoutmaster and little league coach, and his work training students as a brick mason instructor at Atlanta Medical College. The Senate formally commends him for his service to family and community, congratulates him on his 102nd birthday, and wishes him continued health. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide him a copy of the resolution.

• Formally commends Calvin George Kemp Sr. for his service to his family and community.
• Congratulates him on the occasion of his 102nd birthday.
• Extends the Senate's best wishes for his continued health and happiness.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to him.

The resolution directly names and honors Calvin George Kemp Sr., an Atlanta resident and World War II Navy veteran. It also references his family, his church, Saint Philip African Methodist Episcopal Church, and organizations he served such as the Boy Scouts of America and Atlanta Medical College.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it does not change Georgia law, spend money, or create any new rule. Its significance is purely ceremonial, giving public recognition from the state Senate to an individual Georgian's long life and community service.

• The whereas clauses recount Kemp's birth in 1923, his 102nd birthday, his family, and his Navy service in the South Pacific and Pearl Harbor during World War II.
• The whereas clauses also describe his church roles, his mentorship through scouting and little league coaching, and his work as a brick mason instructor.
• The resolved clause has the Senate commend and congratulate him and wish him continued health.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to him.

1. 2025-03-27Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
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• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-10)Primary sponsor
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-15)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-55)
• Freddie Powell Sims (D, SD-12)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-40)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-17)
• Donzella James (D, SD-28)

• Georgia Senate resolution
• veteran recognition
• Atlanta community leader
• ceremonial honors