Georgia CommonsSR 760: Wilson, Mordecai; condolences
Last action February 12, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the late Mordecai Wilson, a longtime Lula City Councilman and World War II Navy veteran, and expresses condolences to his family.
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In plain language
This Senate resolution is a formal statement of tribute rather than a change to Georgia law. It recognizes Mordecai Wilson, a former Lula City Councilman who served on the city council for 20 years after his election in 2000, and who served in the United States Navy during World War II. The resolution notes his faith, his marriage, his work caring for foster children through a group home with his wife Mary, and his reputation in the Lula community. The resolution formally expresses the Senate's regret at his passing and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to his family. It does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute.
What the bill does
- Formally honors the life and memory of Mordecai Wilson on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
- Expresses the Senate's official regret at his passing.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Wilson's family.
- Creates no changes to Georgia law, funding, or agency duties beyond this ceremonial act.
Who it affects
This resolution directly concerns the family of Mordecai Wilson, who will receive an official copy, and the Lula community and city council where he served. It does not impose obligations on the general public or any state agency.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or practical effect on Georgians generally; it is a ceremonial gesture recognizing one individual's public service, military service, and community contributions, and provides his family a formal record of the Senate's recognition.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites Wilson's 20 years on the Lula City Council beginning with his 2000 election and his continued involvement after leaving office.
- It notes his World War II service in the United States Navy and his membership in Springfield Missionary Baptist Church.
- The resolving clause formally honors his life and memory and expresses the Senate's regret at his passing.
- A further clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to his family.
From the bill
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Mordecai Wilson and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
Topics
- Georgia Senate resolution
- condolence resolution
- Lula city council
- veteran tribute