SR 718: Mayhan, Sam R.; condolences

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate marking the death of Sam R. Mayhan at age 93. It recounts his military service in the United States Army and Navy from June 1959 to January 1971, where he reached the rank of Radioman First Class, and describes his character and involvement in his church and community. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally expresses the Senate's sympathy over his passing and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to his family.

• Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences on the death of Sam R. Mayhan.
• Recognizes his military service in the United States Army and Navy from 1959 to 1971.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to his family.

This resolution directly affects the family of Sam R. Mayhan, who will receive an official copy, and it reflects an action of the Georgia Senate itself. It does not impose obligations on the general public or any state agency.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and creates no new rights or obligations. Its significance is symbolic, providing the family of Sam R. Mayhan with formal recognition from the Georgia Senate of his life and service.

• The resolving clause states the Senate honors the life and memory of Sam R. Mayhan and expresses regret at his passing.
• A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to his family.

1. 2026-02-09Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-06Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)Primary sponsor
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)

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