Georgia CommonsSR 15: Wood, Ronald D.; condolences
Last action June 23, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life of Ronald D. Wood, an Atlanta native, Albany State University graduate, and longtime insurance agency founder who passed away.
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In plain language
This is a commemorative resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes the life of Ronald D. Wood, who grew up in Atlanta, graduated from Albany State College in 1970, and later built a successful insurance business in College Park, Georgia after working for companies like Ford Motor Company and Monsanto. The resolution details his decades of support for Albany State University and his involvement in community organizations. It formally expresses the Senate's condolences and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to Wood's family.
What the bill does
- Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences on the death of Ronald D. Wood.
- Recounts Wood's education at Albany State College and his decades of support for Albany State University.
- Documents his business career, including founding the R.D. Wood Insurance Agency in College Park, Georgia.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Wood's family.
Who it affects
This resolution primarily affects the family of Ronald D. Wood, who will receive an official copy, and members of the Georgia Senate who adopt it. It does not create obligations for the general public or any state agency.
Why it matters
While the resolution does not change any law or policy, it is the Georgia Senate's official way of publicly recognizing a private citizen's life and contributions, and it provides his family with a formal document of remembrance from the state legislature.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Wood's biography, education, and community involvement as the basis for the resolution.
- The first resolving clause has the Senate formally honor his life and express regret at his passing.
- The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy 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 Ronald D. Wood and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
Topics
- Georgia Senate resolution
- condolence resolution
- Albany State University
- Ronald D. Wood