Georgia CommonsSR 747: Collins, Wayne; recognize
Last action February 11, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors Wayne Collins, a Morrow City Council member and 22-year Army veteran, for his military service and community work.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor, not a change to Georgia law. It recognizes Wayne Collins, who was sworn into the Morrow City Council as Council Seat-Post 1 on January 13, 2026, for his 22 years of service in the United States Army and his community involvement. The resolution details his military postings, including units in Georgia, Germany, South Korea, and Kuwait, and lists awards he received such as the Meritorious Service Medal and the Bronze Order of Mercury. It also credits him with civic roles including chairing Morrow's Planning and Zoning Board and commanding a local Veterans of Foreign Wars post. The Senate directs its Secretary to provide Collins with a copy of the resolution as a formal keepsake.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Wayne Collins for his military service and community involvement in the state of Georgia.
- Documents his 22 years of service in the United States Army across multiple units and postings in Georgia, Germany, South Korea, and Kuwait.
- Lists military awards and decorations he received, including the Meritorious Service Medal and Army Accommodation Medal.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Wayne Collins.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors one individual, Wayne Collins, a Morrow City Council member and Army veteran. It also references the Senate itself, which adopts the recognition, and the Secretary of the Senate, who must distribute a copy to him.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. Its practical impact is limited to formally honoring Wayne Collins on the public record and providing him a keepsake copy documenting his military service and community contributions.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses establish Collins' recent swearing-in to the Morrow City Council and detail his 22-year Army career and awards.
- The first resolving clause states the Senate's recognition and commendation of Collins for his public service.
- The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Collins.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Wayne Collins for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service with the State of Georgia and the United States of America.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
Topics
- Georgia Senate resolution
- veterans recognition
- Morrow City Council
- military service honors