--- title: SR 747. Collins, Wayne; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr747 cite_as: SR 747, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr747 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr747.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr747/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73062 date: 2026-02-11 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. 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Collins, Wayne; recognize ## Text Senate Resolution 747 By: Senators Parent of the 44th, Davenport of the 17th, Wicks of the 34th, Harbison of the 15th, Jones II of the 22nd and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Wayne Collins; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, on January 13, 2026, Wayne Collins was sworn into the Morrow City Council as Council Seat-Post 1; and WHEREAS, Wayne has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans for over 22 years; and WHEREAS, Wayne served with the 24th Signal Battalion; 24th Infantry in Fort Stewart, Georgia; 261st Signal Battalion; 3rd Infantry Division Wurzburg, Germany; 2nd Combat Battalion Basic Training Fort McClellan, Alabama, as a Drill Sergeant; 228th Signal Battalion; 5th Signal Command Frankfurt, Germany; 1st Signal Brigade JCCC Seoul, South Korea; Regimental Basic Noncommissioned Officers Academy United States Army Signal School First Sergeant; 335th Theater Signal Command East Point, Georgia; and Camp Doha Kuwait City, Kuwait; and WHEREAS, his courageous, selfless, and dedicated service was recognized though many prestigious awards and decorations, including the Meritorious Service Medal, 5th Oak Leaf; Army Accommodation Medal, 4th Oak Leaf; Achievement Award, 4th Oak Leaf; Desert Storm/Desert Shield Campaign Ribbon; Airborne/Air Assault Badge; Expert Marksmanship Badge; Drill Sergeant Badge; Drivers Badge; American Red Cross Life Saving Accommodations; Bronze Order of Mercury Regimental Signal Association; and the German Marksmanship Badge, Bronze; and WHEREAS, Wayne has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced dramatically by his superlative service as the Chairman of Morrows' Planning and Zoning Board; the Commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5080 in Morrow, Georgia; and his active involvement in the Neighborhood Watch, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, and the Geezer Squad; and WHEREAS, he is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that 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. 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 Wayne Collins. ## 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 honors Wayne Collins, a Morrow City Council member and 22-year Army veteran, for his military service and community work. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-11) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-02-11) - Sponsors: Elena Parent, Gail Davenport, Kenya Wicks, Ed Harbison, Harold Jones, RaShaun Kemp, Nan Orrock, Michael Rhett, Tonya Anderson, Randal Mangham, Donzella James, Jaha Howard, Nikki Merritt, Freddie Sims, Derek Mallow, Sally Harrell, Nabilah Islam Parkes, Josh McLaurin - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73062 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr747.md?full=1