Georgia CommonsSR 625: Peterson, Mr. Samuel C. and Mrs. Emma L.; celebrate
Last action January 28, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution congratulates Mr. Samuel C. and Mrs. Emma L. Peterson on their 70th wedding anniversary and directs that a copy be given to the couple.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to any law. It celebrates Mr. Samuel C. and Mrs. Emma L. Peterson, who married on January 28, 1956, on the occasion of their 70th wedding anniversary in 2026. The resolution recounts their family, including five children, 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren, and notes their long membership at St. Luke A.M.E. Church in Vernon, Florida. The Senate formally congratulates the couple and wishes them many more happy years together. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Mr. and Mrs. Peterson as a keepsake.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates Mr. Samuel C. and Mrs. Emma L. Peterson on their 70th wedding anniversary on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
- Recites biographical details about the couple's marriage, children, grandchildren, and church membership as part of the record.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the couple.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change since it is a ceremonial resolution.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Mr. Samuel C. and Mrs. Emma L. Peterson and mentions their children and other descendants. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with distributing a copy of the resolution to the couple.
Why it matters
This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical impact is limited to publicly recognizing the Petersons' milestone anniversary and providing them with an official keepsake copy from the Georgia Senate.
Key provisions
- The resolution's opening clause states its purpose is celebrating the Petersons' 70th Platinum Wedding Anniversary.
- The resolving clause has the Senate congratulate the couple and extend best wishes for future years together.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the couple.
From the bill
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body congratulate Mr. Samuel C. and Mrs. Emma L. Peterson upon the grand occasion of their 70th wedding anniversary”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- David Lucas (D, SD-026)
- Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- wedding anniversary
- Georgia Senate