Georgia CommonsSR 9: Stevens, Charles "Charlie" Kay; condolences
Last action January 14, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life of Charles "Charlie" Kay Stevens, an Acworth restaurant owner and Army veteran who died in August 2024, and directs that a copy be sent to his family.
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In plain language
This resolution is a formal tribute from the Georgia Senate marking the death of Charles "Charlie" Kay Stevens on August 16, 2024. It recounts his life story: his birth in Florida in 1937, his service in the United States Army from 1956 to 1958 as an aerial photographer stationed in Japan, his move to Georgia in 1962 to open Lea's Drive Inn in Acworth, and his later ventures including The Corner Cafe in Dallas, Georgia. It also notes he earned a computer technology diploma at 55 and later drove a semi-truck across the country at 68. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the Senate's condolences and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to Stevens's family, including his wife and five children.
What the bill does
- Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences on the death of Charles "Charlie" Kay Stevens.
- Recites biographical details of Stevens's life, military service, business career, and family.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Stevens's family.
- Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial tribute only.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors the family of Charles "Charlie" Kay Stevens, including his wife Glenda Nell Stevens and his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. It has no broader effect on other Georgians or on state law.
Why it matters
The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians generally; its significance is symbolic, offering the Senate's formal recognition of an individual's life and providing his family with an official memorial document from the state legislature.
Key provisions
- The preamble (whereas clauses) details Stevens's birth, Army service, restaurant businesses in Acworth and Dallas, education, travels, and family.
- The first resolving clause states the Senate honors his life and memory and expresses regret at his passing.
- The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to his family.
From the bill
“Honoring the life and memory of Charles "Charlie" Kay Stevens; and for other purposes.”
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Charles "Charlie" Kay Stevens and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
- Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
- Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
- Brandon Beach (R, SD-021)
- John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
Topics
- Senate resolution
- condolences
- Acworth
- Georgia veterans