--- title: SR 728. Peterson, Mr. Erik L. Peterson and Mrs. Karen K.; celebrate collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr728 cite_as: SR 728, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr728 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr728.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr728/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73000 date: 2026-02-10 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr727.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr729.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr728.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 728 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: Senate bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-02-10 last_action: Senate Read and Adopted sponsors: - Kay Kirkpatrick - Randy Robertson - Chuck Payne - Bo Hatchett - Blake Tillery - Ricky Williams - Mike Hodges text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR728/2025 upstream_id: 2112261 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - Georgia Senate resolution - wedding anniversary - ceremonial recognition --- # SR 728. Peterson, Mr. Erik L. Peterson and Mrs. Karen K.; celebrate ## Text Senate Resolution 728 By: Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Robertson of the 29th, Payne of the 54th, Hatchett of the 50th, Tillery of the 19th and others A RESOLUTION Celebrating the love, legacy, and faithful commitment of the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. Erik L. Peterson and Mrs. Karen K. Peterson; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Mr. Erik L. Peterson and Mrs. Karen K. Peterson were married on January 31, 1976, in San Francisco, California, moved to Georgia in 1980, and in 2026 joyfully celebrate 50 years of marriage; and WHEREAS, their marriage has been firmly grounded in their shared faith in Jesus Christ, serving as a living testimony of Christian love, humility, forgiveness, and sacrificial commitment to one another; and WHEREAS, they have been blessed with a loving family, including their children and children-in-law, Nels, Jenn, Kort, Dorothy, Julianna, and Rand as well as five cherished grandchildren, James, Elizabeth, Rosemary, Oscar, and Beatrice, who have flourished under the guidance and enduring example of their faithful marriage; and WHEREAS, their children deeply appreciate and honor their parents for the sacrifices they have made, the values they have instilled, and the Christ centered legacy they continue to pass down, expressing gratitude for the profound example of love, faith, perseverance, and obedience to God demonstrated throughout their lives together; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Peterson have shown unwavering devotion not only to their family, but also to their church community, faithfully serving and reflecting the love of Jesus through their actions, relationships, and steadfast walk of faith; and WHEREAS, their lives together stand as a remarkable legacy of love, faithfulness, and service to God and others, leaving an enduring impact on generations to come; and WHEREAS, it is most fitting and proper to recognize and celebrate Mr. and Mrs. Peterson for 50 years of marriage and the extraordinary example they have set. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body congratulate Mr. Erik L. Peterson and Mrs. Karen K. Peterson upon the joyous occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend sincere best wishes for continued blessings, good health, and many more years of love, faith, and happiness together. 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. Erik L. Peterson and Mrs. Karen K. Peterson. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia Senate resolution formally congratulates Mr. Erik L. Peterson and Mrs. Karen K. Peterson of Georgia on their 50th wedding anniversary. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Mr. Erik L. Peterson and Mrs. Karen K. Peterson, who married in San Francisco in 1976 and moved to Georgia in 1980, on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary in 2026. The resolution describes their marriage, family, and community involvement, and formally congratulates them on behalf of the Senate. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for the couple as a keepsake. ### What it does - Congratulates Mr. Erik L. Peterson and Mrs. Karen K. Peterson on their 50th wedding anniversary on behalf of the Georgia Senate. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the couple. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement only. ### Who it affects This resolution affects only Mr. Erik L. Peterson and Mrs. Karen K. Peterson, who are honored by name, and does not impose obligations or create rights for any other Georgians. ### Why it matters The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical significance is limited to providing the Peterson family with an official, published Senate document commemorating their anniversary. ### Key provisions - The resolution recites the couple's marriage date, location, and move to Georgia, along with family details. - It formally resolves that the Senate congratulates the couple and wishes them continued health and happiness. - It directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the couple. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-10) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-02-10) - Sponsors: Kay Kirkpatrick, Randy Robertson, Chuck Payne, Bo Hatchett, Blake Tillery, Ricky Williams, Mike Hodges - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73000 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr728.md?full=1