--- title: SR 832. Stephens, George Walter; condolences collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr832 cite_as: SR 832, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr832 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr832.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr832/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73508 date: 2026-02-24 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. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr831.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr833.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr832.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 832 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: Senate bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-02-24 last_action: Senate Read and Adopted sponsors: - Brian Strickland text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR832/2025 upstream_id: 2121408 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - Georgia Senate resolution - military service tribute - World War II veterans --- # SR 832. Stephens, George Walter; condolences ## Text Senate Resolution 832 By: Senator Strickland of the 42nd A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and legacy of George Walter Stephens; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, February 17, 2026, marks the 60th anniversary of the passing of George Walter Stephens on February 17, 1966; and WHEREAS, George Walter Stephens served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans from 1940 until his retirement in 1962; and WHEREAS, he enlisted on November 19, 1940, and served with the 2nd Armored Division during World War II, serving in Sicily, Normandy, Northern France, the Ardennes, the Rhineland, and Central Europe; and WHEREAS, throughout his 22-year military career, he reenlisted multiple times and rose through the ranks, serving as Sergeant First Class, Technical Sergeant, and with the Military Police; and WHEREAS, he received numerous prestigious awards and recognitions during his time in the United States Army, including the Good Conduct Medal and the American Defense Service Medal while overseas, as well as the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service in 1962; and WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Anna, and was blessed with six remarkable children, Pat, Mary, Tony, Mike, Debbie, and Johnny; 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, a compassionate and generous man, George Walter Stephens is long remembered for his love of family, friendship, and community and is 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 legacy of George Walter Stephens. 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 George Walter Stephens. ## 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 honors the life and military service of the late George Walter Stephens on the 60th anniversary of his death. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It commemorates George Walter Stephens, who served 22 years in the United States Army, including combat in World War II, and passed away on February 17, 1966. The resolution recounts his military career, awards, family, and character, then formally states that the Senate honors his life and legacy. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to his family. ### What it does - Formally honors the life and legacy of George Walter Stephens on behalf of the Georgia Senate. - Recounts his 22-year United States Army career, including World War II service and multiple military honors. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Stephens's family. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names and honors George Walter Stephens and his family, including his wife Anna and his six children. It has no regulatory or legal effect on the general public. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical impact is limited to an official Senate tribute and a commemorative copy sent to Stephens's family, marking his military service and legacy. ### Key provisions - The resolution recites Stephens's Army service from 1940 to 1962, including deployments in Sicily, Normandy, Northern France, the Ardennes, the Rhineland, and Central Europe. - It lists his awards, including the Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal, and Army Commendation Medal. - The resolving clause states the Senate honors his life and legacy. - A further clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to his family. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-24) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-02-24) - Sponsors: Brian Strickland - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73508 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr832.md?full=1