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title: SR 646. Alexander Sr., Mr. Fred; recognize
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id: 2025-2026/sr646
cite_as: SR 646, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.)
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date: 2026-02-02
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bill_number: SR 646
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
session_slug: 2025-2026
chamber: Senate
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2026-02-02
last_action: Senate Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - RaShaun Kemp
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# SR 646. Alexander Sr., Mr. Fred; recognize

## Text

Senate Resolution 646
By: Senator Kemp of the 38th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing Mr. Fred Alexander Sr.; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. Fred Alexander Sr. has defied extraordinary odds, courageously
overcoming his more than 20-year long battle with cancer, the terrible disease that claimed
the lives of his brothers, father, uncles, and grandfather; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Fred Alexander Sr. is a proud member
God’s Divine Grace Ministries and New Birth Baptist Church as well as previously served
in leadership for more than a decade at Salem Bible Church; and
WHEREAS, he is united in love and marriage to his outstanding wife, Pat, and together they
have four remarkable children, 15 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, now retired from a successful and fulfilling career in landscaping, electrical
supply commercial driving, and mechanic work, Mr. Fred Alexander Sr. finds great joy in
his favorite pastimes of collecting rare and antique cars as well as watching NHRA drag
racing, baseball, basketball, and football; and
WHEREAS, reflecting a lifetime of hard work, passion, and craftsmanship, Mr. Fred
Alexander Sr. now enjoys working on his beloved 1946 Chevy pickup truck; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper to recognize the outstanding feat
demonstrated by Mr. Fred Alexander Sr. in overcoming his battle with cancer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
recognize Mr. Fred Alexander Sr. And extend their most sincere best wishes for his
continued health and happiness.
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 Mr. Fred
Alexander Sr.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Senate resolution recognizes Mr. Fred Alexander Sr. of Georgia for overcoming a long battle with cancer, honoring his life, family, and career.

### Plain-language summary

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring Mr. Fred Alexander Sr. It recounts his more than 20 year fight against cancer, a disease that took the lives of several of his male relatives, and celebrates his faith, marriage, family, and retirement from careers in landscaping, electrical supply commercial driving, and mechanic work.
The resolution does not change any law. It formally states that the Senate recognizes Mr. Alexander and wishes him continued health and happiness, and it directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

### What it does

- Formally recognizes Mr. Fred Alexander Sr. on behalf of the Georgia Senate for overcoming a more than 20 year battle with cancer.
- Extends the Senate's best wishes to him for continued health and happiness.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Mr. Alexander.
- Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement only.

### Who it affects

This resolution affects only Mr. Fred Alexander Sr., who is named and honored, and the Secretary of the Senate, who is directed to prepare a copy of the resolution for him. It has no effect on the general public or Georgia law.

### Why it matters

The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is personal and symbolic, giving Mr. Alexander formal public recognition from the Georgia Senate for his health struggle and his life and career.

### Key provisions

- The whereas clauses describe Mr. Alexander's cancer battle, his faith and church involvement, his family, his career, and his hobbies.
- The resolving clause has the Senate recognize Mr. Alexander and wish him continued health and happiness.
- A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to him.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-02-02)
- Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-02-02)
- Sponsors: RaShaun Kemp
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72583

> The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr646.md?full=1