Georgia CommonsSR 603: Boggs, Mary Sprayberry Hatcher; condolences
Last action January 28, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life and memory of Mary Sprayberry Hatcher Boggs, a longtime Alabama teacher and minister's wife who died on January 20, 2026.
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In plain language
This is a memorial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate to recognize the life of Mary Sprayberry Hatcher Boggs, who died on January 20, 2026. The resolution recounts her biography: her birth in Delta, Alabama in 1935, her 42 year teaching career in the Jefferson County Public School System in Alabama, her work founding a Pre-K program at First Methodist Church of Villa Rica, and her 40 years of service as a minister's wife. The Senate resolves to join in honoring her life and memory and to express its sincere regret at her passing. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her family. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement of condolence.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and honors the life and memory of Mary Sprayberry Hatcher Boggs on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
- Expresses the Senate's sincere regret at her passing.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her family.
- Recites biographical details of her teaching career, church involvement, and role as a minister's wife but does not create, amend, or repeal any law.
Who it affects
This resolution directly concerns the family of Mary Sprayberry Hatcher Boggs, who will receive a copy of it. It also reflects an action taken by the members of the Georgia Senate as a body, but it does not impose obligations on the public.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally; it is a ceremonial gesture. Its practical significance is limited to publicly honoring an individual's life and providing her family with an official memorial document from the state Senate.
Key provisions
- The preamble (WHEREAS clauses) recounts her birth, education, 42 year teaching career in Alabama, and church and family service.
- The first resolving clause has the Senate join in honoring her life and memory and express regret at her passing.
- The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available to her family.
From the bill
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Mary Sprayberry Hatcher Boggs and express their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
Topics
- Senate resolution
- condolences
- memorial resolution