Georgia CommonsSR 713: Perry, Jr., Schley Louis; condolences
Last action February 6, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life of Schley Louis Perry, Jr., a longtime Colquitt County farmer and agricultural advocate who died in November 2025, and directs a copy be sent to his family.
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In plain language
This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia Senate marking the death of Schley Louis 'Big Louie' Perry, Jr., who ran Pineywoods Farms in Colquitt County for decades and was active in Georgia agriculture, including leadership roles with the Georgia Cotton Commission and Farm Bureau. It recounts his life, family, and community involvement. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply expresses the Senate's condolences and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to Perry's family.
What the bill does
- Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences on the death of Schley Louis Perry, Jr.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Perry's family.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulation; it is a ceremonial statement only.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the family of Schley Louis Perry, Jr., and references Georgia agricultural organizations he was involved with, such as the Georgia Cotton Commission and Georgia Farm Bureau. It does not impose obligations on the general public.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally; its practical outcome is a formal Senate tribute and a distributed copy given to the Perry family as a mark of official recognition.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Perry's life, farming career at Pineywoods Farms, and his roles in agricultural organizations.
- The first resolving clause has the Senate join in honoring his memory and express regret at his passing.
- The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to his family.
From the bill
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Schley Louis Perry, Jr., and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
- Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
Topics
- Georgia Senate resolution
- agriculture
- condolence resolution
- Colquitt County