SR569: SR569 Ballinger, Mandi L.; condolences

This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia State Senate, not a change to any law. It recognizes the life and legislative service of Representative Mandi L. Ballinger, who represented District 23 in the Georgia House of Representatives and died after a battle with cancer. The resolution recounts her work in the General Assembly, including her advocacy for foster children and her reputation for integrity and bipartisan respect. It formally expresses the Senate's appreciation for her contributions and extends condolences to her family, friends, colleagues, and the people of Cherokee County. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to her family.

• Formally recognizes and honors the life, service, and legacy of Representative Mandi L. Ballinger of Cherokee County.
• States the Senate's appreciation for her contributions to the State of Georgia during her time representing District 23.
• Extends the Senate's condolences to her family, friends, colleagues, and the citizens of Cherokee County.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Representative Ballinger's family.

This resolution directly concerns the family, friends, and colleagues of the late Representative Mandi L. Ballinger, as well as the residents of Cherokee County and District 23, whom she represented in the Georgia House of Representatives.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical impact is symbolic: it creates an official Senate record honoring Ballinger's service and provides her family with a formal document of the legislature's condolences.

• The preamble (WHEREAS clauses) recounts Representative Ballinger's service to Cherokee County and District 23 and her advocacy for foster children.
• The resolving clause has the Senate formally honor her life and service and extend condolences to her family and constituents.
• A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to her family.

1. 2026-01-14Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-01-13Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)Primary sponsor
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)

• condolence resolution
• Georgia General Assembly
• Cherokee County
• foster care advocacy