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SR 728: Peterson, Mr. Erik L. Peterson and Mrs. Karen K.; celebrate

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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.