SR681: SR681 Spry, Special Agent Marvin O. "Dell"; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It commends retired FBI Special Agent Marvin O. "Dell" Spry for his career, particularly for serving as lead investigator in the case that uncovered and led to the conviction of Aldrich Ames, a high-ranking CIA officer who spied for the Soviet Union. The resolution recounts Spry's awards, including the FBI Director's Award for Excellence and the CIA Director's Meritorious Service Award, his 20-year FBI career ending in retirement in 2006, and his continuing work training FBI personnel and consulting on national security matters. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to Spry.

• Formally commends retired FBI Special Agent Marvin O. "Dell" Spry for his career and investigative work.
• Recognizes Spry's role as lead investigator in the case that identified and led to the conviction of Soviet spy Aldrich Ames.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Spry.

The resolution directly names and honors Special Agent Marvin O. "Dell" Spry. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with distributing a copy of the resolution to him.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it does not change Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is a formal, symbolic recognition of Spry's FBI career, delivered to him as an official copy.

• The whereas clauses describe Spry's role uncovering the Aldrich Ames espionage case and his awards from the FBI and CIA.
• The resolved clause formally commends Spry for his career and his leadership in the Ames investigation.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to Spry.

1. 2026-02-03Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-02Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)Primary sponsor
• Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)

• legislative commendation
• law enforcement recognition
• FBI
• espionage case