Georgia CommonsSR 569: Ballinger, Mandi L.; condolences
Last action January 14, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life and public service of Representative Mandi L. Ballinger of Cherokee County, who died after battling cancer, and offers condolences to her family.
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In plain language
This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia State Senate marking the death of Representative Mandi L. Ballinger, who represented District 23 in Cherokee County in the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it recounts her service in the General Assembly, praises her advocacy for foster children, and describes her as respected by colleagues from both political parties. The resolution formally states that the Senate honors her life and service, expresses appreciation for her contributions to Georgia, and extends condolences to her family, friends, colleagues, and the people of Cherokee County. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her family.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and honors the life, service, and legacy of Representative Mandi L. Ballinger of Cherokee County.
- States the Senate's appreciation for her legislative work, including advocacy for foster children.
- Extends official condolences from the Senate to her family, friends, colleagues, and Cherokee County residents.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her family.
Who it affects
This resolution directly concerns the family, friends, and colleagues of the late Representative Mandi L. Ballinger, residents of Cherokee County she represented, and members of the Georgia House of Representatives and Senate who worked alongside her.
Why it matters
While the resolution carries no legal or funding effect, it is the Senate's official, permanent record acknowledging a sitting lawmaker's death and public service, and it provides her family with a formal document of recognition from the state legislature.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Ballinger's tenure representing District 23 and her advocacy for foster children and vulnerable Georgians.
- The resolved clause formally has the Senate honor her life and service and extend condolences to her family and Cherokee County.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to her family.
From the bill
“Representative Ballinger was especially recognized for her passionate advocacy on behalf of foster children, championing reforms that strengthened protections for the most vulnerable”
“the members of this body honor the life, service, and memory of Representative Mandi L. Ballinger”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
- Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
- Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
- Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
- Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
- Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
- Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
Topics
- legislative condolences
- Cherokee County
- foster care advocacy
- Georgia House of Representatives