Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 543: Beatles, Mother Willie Bell; commend
Last action April 4, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution commends Mother Willie Bell Beatles of Thomasville on her 97th birthday and her decades of family and church service.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Mother Willie Bell Beatles, who was born in Fayette County, Georgia in 1928 and is celebrating her 97th birthday. The resolution recounts her large family, including 10 children, 20 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren, and her 68 years living in Thomasville and 71 years worshiping at First Mount Selah Baptist Church. The Senate formally commends her for her service to her family and community, congratulates her on her birthday, and wishes her continued health and happiness. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Mother Willie Bell Beatles for her service to her family and community.
- Congratulates her on turning 97 years old.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
- Creates no changes to Georgia law, funding, or regulations.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Mother Willie Bell Beatles and mentions her family, her church community at First Mount Selah Baptist Church, and the Thomasville community where she has lived for decades.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or policy effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical impact is limited to the Senate recognizing Beatles' life and providing her a commemorative copy of the document.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe her birth date, family size, residence, and church membership as the basis for the honor.
- The resolving clause has the Senate commend and congratulate her on her 97th birthday and wish her continued health.
- A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to her.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Mother Willie Bell Beatles for her unselfish, dedicated, and loving service to the members of her family and community”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-36)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-38)
- Jason Esteves (D, SD-35)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-39)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-40)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-41)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Georgia Senate honors
- Thomasville community
- centenarian recognition