Georgia CommonsSR 726: Crook, Jr., Edward "Eddie"; condolences
Last action February 9, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life of Edward "Eddie" Crook, Jr., a Columbus Olympic gold medalist and Army veteran, and directs a copy be sent to his family.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Edward "Eddie" Crook, Jr. of Columbus, Georgia, who won an Olympic gold medal in middleweight boxing at the 1960 Rome Olympics as part of a U.S. team that included Muhammad Ali, and who served 30 years in the U.S. Army, including two tours in Vietnam, earning the Silver Star, two Purple Hearts, and a Bronze Star. The resolution recounts his athletic and military career, his role supporting boxing at Fort Benning and preparations for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, his family and church life, and the scholarship foundation established in his and his wife's names. The Senate formally expresses its regret at his passing and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to his family.
What the bill does
- Formally honors the life and memory of Edward "Eddie" Crook, Jr. on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
- Expresses the Senate's deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to his family.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a commemorative resolution only.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the family of Edward "Eddie" Crook, Jr., who will receive a copy, and the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with distributing it. It has no regulatory effect on the broader public.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences; its significance is symbolic, formally recording the Georgia Senate's recognition of a Columbus resident's Olympic and military achievements and providing his family with an official memorial document.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause has the Senate join in honoring Crook's life and memory and express regret at his passing.
- A further resolved clause authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to his family.
- The whereas clauses detail his 1960 Olympic gold medal, 30-year Army career, decorations, family, church membership, and the Edward and Fannie Crook Jr. Foundation scholarship.
From the bill
“at age 31, Eddie was reportedly the oldest United States Army boxer to ever win an Olympic gold medal, an extraordinary achievement that crowned an already distinguished athletic career”
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Edward "Eddie" Crook, Jr., and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
- Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
Topics
- condolence resolution
- Georgia Senate
- Columbus Georgia
- Olympic history
- military honors