Georgia CommonsSR 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.”
“his career statistics include a .265 batting average with 2,111 hits, 398 home runs, and 1,266 runs batted in”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
- Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
Topics
- Dale Murphy
- Atlanta Braves
- Baseball Hall of Fame
- ceremonial resolution
- Georgia Senate