Georgia CommonsSR 828: Eason, Darvin; condolences
Last action February 24, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life of Darvin Eason, a longtime agribusiness leader and community figure from Screven, Georgia, who died on February 16, 2026.
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In plain language
This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia Senate marking the death of Darvin Eason and recognizing his life and contributions. It recounts his birth in Screven, Georgia in 1939, his family, his faith, and his decades of work in Georgia agriculture, including leadership roles with the Georgia Agribusiness Council, the Georgia Peanut Producer's Association, and South Central Georgia Gin Co., as well as his volunteer service with Water for Life Haiti. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the Senate joins in honoring Eason's memory and expresses regret at his passing, and it directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to his family.
What the bill does
- Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences and recognition of Darvin Eason's life and death on February 16, 2026.
- Recounts his biography, family, faith, and career in Georgia agribusiness and charitable work as part of the official record.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Eason's family.
Who it affects
This resolution primarily affects the family of Darvin Eason, who will receive an official copy, and it reflects recognition relevant to organizations he was involved with, such as the Georgia Agribusiness Council and Water for Life Haiti.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally; it is a ceremonial gesture. Its practical significance is limited to providing the Eason family with an official record of the Senate's recognition of his life and public service.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses lay out Eason's biography, family, faith, and professional and charitable contributions, including his agribusiness leadership roles and work with Water for Life Haiti.
- The resolved clause states that the Senate joins in honoring his life and memory and expresses regret at his passing.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available to Eason's family.
From the bill
“he made this world a better place in which to live”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
- Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
- Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
Topics
- Georgia Senate resolution
- condolence resolution
- agribusiness
- Georgia legislature