--- title: SR 572. Bailey, Mr. Ricky D. "Rick"; condolences collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr572 cite_as: SR 572, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr572 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr572.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr572/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72205 date: 2026-01-14 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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"Rick"; condolences ## Text Senate Resolution 572 By: Senators Dickerson of the 21st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and Albers of the 56th A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Mr. Ricky D. "Rick" Bailey; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Mr. Ricky D. "Rick" Bailey received his reward of Heaven, and the State of Georgia lost a kind and caring husband, father, papa, brother, and friend whose life of faith and service touched countless individuals; and WHEREAS, born in Holly Springs and a lifelong resident of Cherokee County, Rick lived out his strong Christian faith from an early age; saved at New Light Church and later a member of Canton First United Methodist Church, he enjoyed Bible studies and carried a spirit of humility, compassion, and service throughout his life; and WHEREAS, Rick was a proud graduate of Holly Springs Elementary, Cherokee High School, and Reinhardt University; in high school, he was selected by his peers as Homecoming King and Best All Around. Additionally his skill on the basketball court earned him the nickname "Chick," as his talent and demeanor reminded all who knew him of John Havlicek; and WHEREAS, Rick met the love of his life, Linda, as a teenager, beginning a lifelong love story; together they raised four daughters and built a home filled with devotion, joy, and unwavering support; and WHEREAS, Rick began his career as a health and life insurance agent and later founded Rick Bailey & Company, where his daughters joined him in the family business; and WHEREAS, he earned multiple professional designations and served in leadership roles within state, regional, and national insurance organizations; and WHEREAS, his contributions to the insurance profession were widely recognized, including state and national awards for service and leadership; in his honor, the Atlanta Association of Health Underwriters established the Rick Bailey Membership Award; and WHEREAS, known for his love of people, Rick offered wise advice, listened with sincere interest, and encouraged others to "enjoy today" and "learn something new each day"; his warm personality, steady presence, and uplifting spirit were felt by everyone around him; and WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that this distinguished Georgian be remembered for his faith, kindness, and lifelong dedication to family, community, and profession. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body honor the life and memory of Mr. Ricky D. "Rick" Bailey and extend their deepest condolences to his family and friends. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the family of Mr. Ricky D. "Rick" Bailey. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life of Ricky D. "Rick" Bailey, a Cherokee County insurance professional, and offers condolences to his family. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia Senate marking the death of Ricky D. "Rick" Bailey, a longtime Cherokee County resident and insurance industry leader. It recounts his upbringing in Holly Springs, his education, his marriage and family, his career founding Rick Bailey & Company, and his recognition within state and national insurance organizations. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally expresses the Senate's condolences to Bailey's family and friends and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to his family. ### What it does - Formally honors the life and memory of Ricky D. "Rick" Bailey on behalf of the Georgia Senate. - Extends the Senate's condolences to Bailey's family and friends. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Bailey's family. - Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or program. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names the family and friends of Ricky D. "Rick" Bailey, including his wife and four daughters, as well as members of the Georgia Senate who adopt it. It has no broader legal effect on other Georgians. ### Why it matters The resolution carries symbolic and ceremonial weight rather than any legal or financial effect. It gives Bailey's family an official acknowledgment from the state legislature of his life and contributions, but it does not alter any law, funding, or public policy. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses recount Bailey's background, family, faith, education, and career as an insurance agent and founder of Rick Bailey & Company. - The first resolving clause states the Senate's honor for Bailey's life and its condolences to his family and friends. - The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available to Bailey's family. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-01-14) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-01-14) - Sponsors: Jason T. Dickerson, Kay Kirkpatrick, John Albers - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72205 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr572.md?full=1