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SR 837: Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Committee; urge to induct Dale Murphy into the National Baseball Hall of Fame; Dale Murphy Day; recognize February 26, 2026

Last action February 25, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted

A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes February 26, 2026, as Dale Murphy Day and urges the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Committee to induct former Atlanta Braves star Dale Murphy into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

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In plain language

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring former Atlanta Braves player Dale Murphy. The resolution recounts his 18-year major league career, 14 of those years with the Braves, including two National League Most Valuable Player Awards, five Gold Glove Awards, four Silver Slugger Awards, and seven All-Star selections, along with career statistics such as a .265 batting average, 2,111 hits, 398 home runs, and 1,266 runs batted in. The resolution also praises Murphy's charitable work and personal character off the field. It formally designates February 26, 2026, as Dale Murphy Day in Georgia and urges the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Committee to induct him into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

What the bill does

  • Designates February 26, 2026, as Dale Murphy Day in the state of Georgia.
  • Formally urges the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Committee to induct Dale Murphy into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

Who it affects

This resolution mainly concerns Dale Murphy, the former Atlanta Braves outfielder, and the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Committee, which the Senate is urging to act. It does not impose duties or obligations on ordinary Georgians, businesses, or state agencies beyond the Secretary of the Senate's distribution task.

Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal force or funding; it is a symbolic statement of the Georgia Senate's opinion. Its practical effect is limited to publicizing the Senate's support for Murphy's Hall of Fame candidacy and marking a day of recognition in his honor.

Key provisions

  • The resolution's preamble ('whereas' clauses) recounts Murphy's career statistics, awards, and community reputation as the basis for the recognition.
  • The resolving clause formally recognizes February 26, 2026, as Dale Murphy Day and urges his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
  • A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and the press.

From the bill

“the members of this body recognize February 26, 2026, as Dale Murphy Day and urge his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.”

This is the resolution's core action, naming a day in Murphy's honor and urging his Hall of Fame induction.

“his career statistics include a .265 batting average with 2,111 hits, 398 home runs, and 1,266 runs batted in”

The resolution lists Murphy's career statistics as part of the case for his recognition.

Discussed in meetings (1)

The House and Senate meetings that took this bill up, from their machine transcripts. Each account was written by Georgia Commons with AI and is not part of the record; the video is what was said.

  1. Senate floor session, February 26, 2026 (legislative day 25)

    From 0:51:27 · Watch on the General Assembly's Vimeo channel

    Summary by Georgia Commons: The Senate adopted SR 837 without objection, recognizing a day honoring a former Atlanta Braves player and urging the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Committee to induct the honoree. The sponsor described the honoree's baseball awards, long career with the Braves and charitable support for foster children. The honoree thanked senators and Georgians for their support, recalled the family's ties to Georgia and said the next opportunity for Hall of Fame consideration would be in three years.

Status timeline

  1. 2026-02-25Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
  2. 2026-02-24Senate Hopper (Senate)

Sponsors

  • Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-32)Primary sponsor
  • John Albers (R, SD-56)
  • Carden Summers (R, SD-13)
  • Ed Setzler (R, SD-37)
  • Ben Watson (R, SD-1)
  • Michael 'Doc' Rhett (D, SD-33)
  • Jaha Howard (D, SD-35)

Topics

  • Dale Murphy
  • Atlanta Braves
  • Baseball Hall of Fame
  • ceremonial resolution
  • Georgia Senate

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SR837: Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Committee; urge to induct Dale Murphy into the National Baseball Hall of Fame; Dale Murphy Day; recognize February 26, 2026 | Georgia Commons