HR1226: HR1226 Collins, Sandra A.; honoring the life and memory; condolences
2025-2026 Regular Session · Introduced version · Last action February 4, 2026
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House Resolution 1226
By: Representative Stephens of the 164th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Sandra A. Collins; and for other purposes.1
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2
with the passing of Sandra A. Collins; and3
WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, Sandra was an active, life-long member of4
St. Philip Monumental A.M.E. Church; and5
WHEREAS, she gave inspiration to many through her high ideals, morals, and deep concern6
for her fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and unders tanding she demonstrated to7
her family and friends were admired by others; and8
WHEREAS, Sandra was actively involved in her community, devoting her time and talents9
to causes important to her on the boards of the Georgia Association for Primary Health Care,10
Inc.; Savannah Branch NAACP; and the Savannah Chapter American Business Women’s11
Association; and12
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WHEREAS, she was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation13
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example she made of her life,14
she made this world a better place in which to live; and15
WHEREAS, Sandra was known for her love of travel; she visited s ix out of the seven16
continents and 45 out of 50 states; and 17
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous woman, Sandra will long be remembered for her18
love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great19
fortune of knowing her.20
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that21
the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory o f Sandra A. Collins and22
express their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing.23
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized24
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the25
family of Sandra A. Collins.26
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