--- title: SR 796. Easter, Erica Christine; condolences collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr796 cite_as: SR 796, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr796 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr796.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr796/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73324 date: 2026-02-18 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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Easter, Erica Christine; condolences ## Text Senate Resolution 796 By: Senators Kemp of the 38th, Wicks of the 34th, Mangham of the 55th, Hodges of the 3rd, Lucas of the 26th and others A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Erica Christine Easter; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Erica Christine Easter's life was marked by unwavering faith, compassion, and a servant's heart, leaving a lasting imprint on all who were blessed to know her; and WHEREAS, Erica pursued academic excellence and leadership at the revered Howard University in Washington, D.C., where she cultivated lifelong friendships and exemplified the values of sisterhood, service, and scholarship through her commitment to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; and WHEREAS, she carried those values into her professional life, serving with distinction in the Office of the Mayor of Washington, D.C., the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, and even lending her organizational skills to the National Charter Collaborative impacting students across the State of Georgia and the country; and WHEREAS, Erica was known for her radiant smile, generous heart, and ability to bring comfort to all who were lucky to meet her, offering encouragement, laughter, and grace to friends, colleagues, and loved ones alike; and WHEREAS, Erica had a very unique ability to bring levity and laughter to any room she entered regardless if it were a personal or professional setting; and WHEREAS, at the center of Erica's life was her family, whom she loved fiercely and unconditionally, and to whom she gave her time, strength, and unwavering devotion; and WHEREAS, she was a devoted and loving mother whose greatest joy and proudest role was nurturing her son, Jazelin Robinson, whose life will forever reflect her love, guidance, and enduring spirit; and WHEREAS, Erica was a cherished daughter and sister, deeply rooted in family bonds built on faith, love, and steadfast support, serving as a source of strength, wisdom, and comfort to those closest to her; and WHEREAS, she was a beloved aunt, godmother, sister friend, and family member who poured into her nieces, nephews, and god-children with a nurturing heart, ensuring each felt seen, valued, and deeply loved; and WHEREAS, Erica demonstrated remarkable courage, grace, and resilience, continuing to inspire hope and strength in her family and all who walked alongside her; and WHEREAS, Erica Christine Easter was a devoted mother, beloved family member, faithful servant, and treasured friend whose legacy of love, faith, and service will forever live on. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body extend their deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers to her family, friends, and loved ones, and commit to honoring Erica Christine Easter's memory by carrying forward the compassion, unity, and unwavering faith that defined her life. 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 Erica Christine Easter. ## 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 offers condolences to the family of Erica Christine Easter and directs that a copy be given to her family. ### Plain-language summary This is a memorial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate honoring the life of Erica Christine Easter. It recounts her education at Howard University, her membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, her professional work in Washington, D.C. government and airport authority roles, and her work with the National Charter Collaborative affecting students in Georgia and elsewhere. It also describes her personal life as a mother, daughter, sister, and family member. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally expresses the Senate's sympathy to her family and friends and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her family. ### What it does - Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of Erica Christine Easter. - Recounts her education, sorority membership, and professional career in Washington, D.C. and with a national education organization. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her family. ### Who it affects This resolution directly concerns the family, friends, and loved ones of Erica Christine Easter, including her son, and has no broader effect on the public or on Georgia law. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or policy effect; it is a formal, symbolic gesture by the Georgia Senate to publicly recognize and offer condolences for the life and death of a private individual. ### Key provisions - The resolution's preamble ('whereas' clauses) details Erica Easter's education, career, and family relationships. - The resolved clause extends the Senate's sympathy and prayers to her family, friends, and loved ones. - A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to her family. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-18) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-02-18) - Sponsors: RaShaun Kemp, Kenya Wicks, Randal Mangham, Mike Hodges, David Lucas, Sheikh Rahman, Ed Harbison, Jaha Howard, Michael Rhett - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73324 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr796.md?full=1