Georgia CommonsSR 8: Leslie, PE, Thomas Campbell; condolences
Last action June 20, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life of Thomas Campbell Leslie, PE, an Atlanta engineer and civic leader who died in March 2026, and directs a copy be given to his family.
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In plain language
This resolution is a formal tribute from the Georgia Senate marking the death of Thomas Campbell Leslie, PE, a civil engineer from Avondale Estates who died on March 16, 2026 from complications of Alzheimer's disease. It recounts his education at Davidson College, Georgia Tech, and Stanford University, his career at the Atlanta Regional Commission and the engineering firm Jordan, Jones and Goulding, and his later work leading the Georgia Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Georgia Engineering Alliance. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply has the Senate recognize and commend his life and legacy, extend sympathy to his family, and direct the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to his family for their records.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends the life and career of Thomas Campbell Leslie, PE, a Georgia civil engineer who died in March 2026.
- Extends the Senate's sympathy to his wife, Mary Head Leslie, and other family members.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to his family.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement of the Senate.
Who it affects
This resolution directly affects the family of Thomas Campbell Leslie, PE, particularly his wife Mary Head Leslie, who will receive a copy of the resolution. It has no effect on the general public, businesses, or state agencies.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or policy effect; it is a symbolic gesture by the Georgia Senate to publicly honor an individual's life and career and to offer the Senate's condolences to his surviving family members.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses detail Thomas Campbell Leslie's birth, education, military-era public health service, and career in civil engineering and engineering advocacy in Georgia.
- The first resolving clause has the Senate recognize and commend his life and legacy and extend sympathy to his family.
- The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to his family.
From the bill
“the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Thomas Campbell Leslie, PE, on March 16, 2026, from complications of Alzheimer's disease”
“the members of this body recognize and commend the extraordinary life and legacy of Thomas Campbell Leslie, PE, and extend their deepest sympathy to his family and loved ones”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
Topics
- Georgia Senate resolution
- condolence resolution
- civil engineering
- Georgia history