Georgia CommonsSR 14: Abrams, Reverend Robert Lee; condolences
Last action June 23, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life and memory of Reverend Robert Lee Abrams, recognizing his civil rights work, ministry, and community service.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia Senate is a tribute rather than a change to state law. It recounts the life of Reverend Robert Lee Abrams, describing his early civil rights work registering Black voters and supporting desegregation in Mississippi, his decades of ministry in the United Methodist Church, and his efforts around civic engagement, education, and community service. The resolution formally states that the Senate joins in honoring his life and memory. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Reverend Abrams's family. The resolution does not create any new law, funding, or program; it is a ceremonial statement by the Senate.
What the bill does
- Formally states that the Georgia Senate honors the life and memory of Reverend Robert Lee Abrams.
- Recounts his civil rights and voting rights work in Mississippi and his ministry in the United Methodist Church.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to his family.
- Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it is a ceremonial tribute with no regulatory or funding effect.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names Reverend Robert Lee Abrams and his family, who will receive a copy of it. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with preparing the copy, and the Georgia Senate as the body issuing the tribute.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical significance is limited to formally recording the Senate's recognition of Reverend Abrams's civil rights and community work and providing his family with an official memento of that recognition.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Reverend Abrams's civil rights work in Mississippi, his ministry, and his community and family life.
- The resolved clause states the Senate joins in honoring his life and memory.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to his family.
From the bill
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Reverend Robert Lee Abrams”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
Topics
- Georgia Senate resolution
- civil rights history
- voting rights
- commemorations