Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 554: Reeves Jr., Lawrence A.; honor
Last action April 4, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors Lawrence A. Reeves Jr. for his military service, business leadership, and community work, and directs that a copy be given to him.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate recognizing Lawrence A. Reeves Jr., a veteran of the United States Air Force who served from 1964 to 1968. The resolution highlights his career leading Aldridge Services Inc., a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, as well as his roles at R&D Environmental Consultants and Tri-Tech Associates. It also notes his ministry work as Pastor of Trinity Fellowship Ministries and Outreach Pastor at Cascade United Methodist Church, his teaching at Atlanta Metropolitan College, and awards he received for workforce development and community service. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it formally commends Reeves and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide him a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Lawrence A. Reeves Jr. for his military service, business leadership, ministry work, and community contributions.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Reeves.
- Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement by the Senate.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Lawrence A. Reeves Jr. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, businesses, or agencies beyond directing Senate staff to produce a commemorative copy.
Why it matters
This resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It publicly recognizes an individual's military, business, and community service but does not alter any Georgia statute, create funding, or impose obligations on anyone besides the Secretary of the Senate.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites Reeves' Air Force service from 1964 to 1968 and his work through Aldridge Services Inc. as a service-disabled veteran-owned small business.
- It cites his executive roles at R&D Environmental Consultants and Tri-Tech Associates and his teaching at Atlanta Metropolitan College.
- The resolving clause formally commends Reeves for his service and leadership.
- A further clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Reeves.
From the bill
“the members of this body honor and commend Lawrence A. Reeves Jr. for his unwavering dedication to service both in uniform and beyond”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-39)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-38)
- Donzella James (D, SD-28)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-43)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-34)
Topics
- veterans
- ceremonial resolution
- Georgia Senate
- community recognition