SR625: SR625 Peterson, Mr. Samuel C. and Mrs. Emma L.; celebrate

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It celebrates Mr. Samuel C. and Mrs. Emma L. Peterson, who married on January 28, 1956, as they mark 70 years of marriage in 2026. The resolution describes their family, including five children, 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren, and notes their long membership at St. Luke A.M.E. Church in Vernon, Florida. The Senate formally congratulates the couple and wishes them continued happiness. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for the Petersons to keep.

• Formally congratulates Mr. Samuel C. and Mrs. Emma L. Peterson on their 70th wedding anniversary on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
• States the Senate's best wishes for the couple's continued happiness together.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the couple.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than legislation.

The resolution directly names and honors Mr. Samuel C. and Mrs. Emma L. Peterson and references their children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and their church community in Vernon, Florida. It has no broader effect on other Georgians.

This resolution has no practical or legal effect on Georgia residents generally. Its significance is symbolic, providing formal public recognition from the Georgia Senate to the Peterson family for reaching a 70-year marriage milestone.

• The whereas clauses recount the Petersons' marriage date, family members, and church involvement as the basis for the tribute.
• The resolved clause has the Senate congratulate the couple on their 70th wedding anniversary and wish them many more happy years.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available to the couple.

1. 2026-01-28Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-01-27Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)Primary sponsor
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)
• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)

• ceremonial resolution
• wedding anniversary
• Georgia Senate