SR 926: Brinson, Gene and Dovie; honor

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Gene and Dovie Brinson, who married in 1945 and have been married more than 81 years, for their long marriage, family life, and religious devotion. The resolution recounts their history, including Gene's World War II service, their six children, 15 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren, and their return to Georgia after retiring in Florida. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for the Brinsons as a keepsake. It creates no new rules, funding, or legal requirements.

• Formally honors and commends Gene and Dovie Brinson for their 81-year marriage and family legacy.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the couple.
• Creates no new law, funding, or enforceable requirement; it is a ceremonial statement adopted by the Senate.

The resolution directly names and honors Gene and Dovie Brinson and their family. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with preparing a copy of the resolution for the couple.

The resolution has no effect on Georgia law, funding, or public policy. Its practical effect is symbolic: it gives the Brinson family an official Senate document recognizing a personal milestone, their 81st wedding anniversary.

• The resolving clause honors and commends Gene and Dovie Brinson for their 81st wedding anniversary and their example of lifelong love and faithfulness.
• A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the couple.

1. 2026-03-09Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-06Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)Primary sponsor
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)

• Senate resolution
• wedding anniversary
• ceremonial recognition