Georgia CommonsSR 767: Shearouse, Celeste Coleman; condolences
Last action February 17, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life of Celeste Coleman Shearouse of Savannah, who died on January 30, 2026, and directs a copy be sent to her family.
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In plain language
This Senate resolution is a memorial tribute rather than a change to any law. It recognizes the life of Celeste Coleman Shearouse of Savannah, Georgia, who passed away on January 30, 2026, describing her family, her decades of work with St. Joseph's Candler Hospital, her volunteer work with SAFE KIDS Savannah, and her role founding the St. Vincent's 1845 Foundation and the first St. Vincent's Athletic Association. The resolution formally states that the Senate joins in honoring her memory and expresses its regret at her passing. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her family. It does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute.
What the bill does
- Formally states that the Georgia Senate honors the life and memory of Celeste Coleman Shearouse and expresses regret at her passing.
- Recounts her biography, family, career at St. Joseph's Candler Hospital, and volunteer and founding work with local charitable and athletic organizations.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her family.
Who it affects
This resolution primarily affects the family of Celeste Coleman Shearouse, who will receive a formal copy, and has no regulatory effect on the general public, businesses, or government agencies.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic, offering the Senate's public recognition of an individual's life and community contributions, and providing her family with an official memorial document.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses detail Shearouse's birth, family, 37-year career at St. Joseph's Candler Hospital, and volunteer work with SAFE KIDS Savannah.
- The resolved clause formally honors her life and memory and expresses the Senate's regret at her passing.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to her family.
From the bill
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Celeste Coleman Shearouse and express their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
Topics
- condolence resolution
- Savannah
- Georgia Senate