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title: SR 760. Wilson, Mordecai; condolences
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date: 2026-02-12
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status_date: 2026-02-12
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sponsors:
  - Drew Echols
  - Bo Hatchett
  - Josh McLaurin
  - Shawn Still
  - Chuck Hufstetler
  - Brian Strickland
  - Blake Tillery
  - Donzella James
  - Sonya Halpern
  - Jaha Howard
  - Derek Mallow
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  - Georgia Senate resolution
  - condolence resolution
  - Lula city council
  - veteran tribute
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# SR 760. Wilson, Mordecai; condolences

## Text

Senate Resolution 760
By: Senators Echols of the 49th, Hatchett of the 50th, McLaurin of the 14th, Still of the 48th,
Hufstetler of the 52nd and others
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Mordecai Wilson; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of former Lula City Councilman Mordecai Wilson on December 24, 2026;
and
WHEREAS, elected in 2000, Mordecai Wilson served on the Lula City Council for 20 years,
and even after leaving office, he continued to attend meetings, sharing his wisdom and
expressing optimism for the future of Lula; and
WHEREAS, Mordecai Wilson served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with
the United States Navy, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans during
World War II; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mordecai Wilson was an active member of
Springfield Missionary Baptist Church in Lula; and
WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Mary, and together the couple
influenced the lives of countless children through their group home and care of foster
children; and
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern
for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his
family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he
made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Mordecai Wilson will long be remembered
for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great
fortune of knowing him.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that 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.
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 the family of
Mordecai Wilson.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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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.

### Plain-language summary

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 it 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.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-02-12)
- Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-02-12)
- Sponsors: Drew Echols, Bo Hatchett, Josh McLaurin, Shawn Still, Chuck Hufstetler, Brian Strickland, Blake Tillery, Donzella James, Sonya Halpern, Jaha Howard, Derek Mallow
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73124

> The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr760.md?full=1