Georgia CommonsSR 681: Spry, Special Agent Marvin O. "Dell"; commend
Last action February 3, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally commends retired FBI Special Agent Marvin O. 'Dell' Spry for his career, including leading the investigation that caught Soviet spy Aldrich Ames.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Marvin O. 'Dell' Spry, a retired FBI Special Agent, for his decades of work in counterintelligence, most notably serving as the lead investigator in the case that uncovered and led to the conviction of Aldrich Ames, a CIA officer who spied for the Soviet Union. The resolution recounts Spry's 20-year FBI career, which ended with his retirement in 2006, his awards from the FBI and CIA directors, and his continuing work training FBI personnel and consulting on national security matters. The Senate directs its Secretary to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to Spry as a formal honor.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Marvin O. 'Dell' Spry for his career as an FBI Special Agent, including leading the investigation into Soviet spy Aldrich Ames.
- Recites his professional history: 20 years with the FBI, retirement in 2006, and awards from the FBI and CIA directors.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Spry.
- Creates no new law, funding, or ongoing legal obligation; its effect is purely honorary.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Marvin O. 'Dell' Spry, a retired FBI Special Agent. It has no regulatory or legal effect on other Georgians, agencies, or businesses; it is a formal recognition passed by the Georgia Senate.
Why it matters
The resolution has no practical or legal effect on Georgia residents; it does not change any law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its significance is symbolic, publicly recognizing an individual's career achievements through official Senate action.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Spry's role as lead investigator in the case against Aldrich Ames and his subsequent counterintelligence career.
- The resolving clause formally commends Spry for his career and his role in the Ames investigation.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Spry.
From the bill
“commend retired Supervisory Special Agent and counterintelligence expert of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Dell Spry for his illustrious, highly successful career”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
- Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
- Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
- Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
- Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
Topics
- legislative commendation
- FBI
- national security
- Georgia Senate resolution