--- title: SR 926. Brinson, Gene and Dovie; honor collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr926 cite_as: SR 926, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr926 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr926.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr926/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73937 date: 2026-03-09 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/sr925.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr927.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr926.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 926 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: Senate bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-03-09 last_action: Senate Read and Adopted sponsors: - Jason T. Dickerson - Kay Kirkpatrick - Shawn Still - John Albers text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR926/2025 upstream_id: 2130733 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - Senate resolution - wedding anniversary - ceremonial recognition --- # SR 926. Brinson, Gene and Dovie; honor ## Text Senate Resolution 926 By: Senators Dickerson of the 21st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Still of the 48th and Albers of the 56th A RESOLUTION Honoring the extraordinary lives and the remarkable 81-year marriage of Gene Brinson and Dovie Brinson; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Gene Brinson and Dovie Brinson were united in holy matrimony on February 14, 1945, in Parker, Indiana, beginning a lifelong covenant of love, faith, and devotion that has now spanned more than 81 years; and WHEREAS, married at just 17 years of age, they chose commitment and faith as their foundation, knowing that Gene would soon be drafted to serve in World War II upon turning 18, and their courage and devotion to one another during that pivotal time laid the groundwork for a lifetime of steadfast partnership; and WHEREAS, throughout their marriage, Gene and Dovie have faithfully put God first in every aspect of their lives, and at 98 years of age, they continue to study God's Word, serving as a shining example of enduring faith and spiritual commitment; and WHEREAS, their union has been abundantly blessed with six children—Carolyn, Ron, Don (spouse Christine), John (spouse Cindy), Connie, and Rick (spouse Angela)—all of whom are living and continue to carry forward the values instilled by their parents; and WHEREAS, their legacy extends to 15 grandchildren—Sherry, Ralph, Michael, LeAnn, Skylar, David, Dawn, Jason, Ryan, Michelle, Josh, Matt, Megan, Kori, and Kelsey—along with more than 20 great-grandchildren, and they are further blessed to be great-great grandparents and great-great-great grandparents to three; and WHEREAS, after enjoying retirement in Silver Springs, Florida, they returned to Georgia more than five years ago to be closer to family, now regularly surrounded by two of their sons, four grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, their 81 years of marriage represent not only a rare and extraordinary milestone but also a living testimony of steadfast love, resilience through generations of change, devotion to faith, and unwavering commitment to family; and WHEREAS, Gene and Dovie Brinson's lives embody the highest ideals of marriage, service, faith, and family values that strengthen communities and inspire all who know their story. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body honor and commend Gene Brinson and Dovie Brinson on the celebration of their 81st wedding anniversary and express profound appreciation for the example of lifelong love and faithfulness they continue to demonstrate. 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 Gene Brinson and Dovie Brinson. ## 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 Gene and Dovie Brinson of Georgia on their 81st wedding anniversary, recognizing their marriage, family, and faith. ### Plain-language summary 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. ### What it does - 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. ### Who it affects 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. ### Why it matters 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. ### Key provisions - 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-09) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-03-09) - Sponsors: Jason T. Dickerson, Kay Kirkpatrick, Shawn Still, John Albers - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73937 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr926.md?full=1