SR713: SR713 Perry, Jr., Schley Louis; condolences

This resolution is a tribute passed by the Georgia Senate to recognize Schley Louis "Big Louie" Perry, Jr., who died on November 26, 2025. It recounts his life on Pineywoods Farms in Colquitt County, a Georgia Centennial Farm established in 1830, and his decades of work in agriculture, including leadership roles with the Georgia Cotton Commission and the Georgia Farm Bureau. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally expresses the Senate's regret at his passing and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to his family as a keepsake.

• Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's regret at the death of Schley Louis Perry, Jr. and honors his life and memory.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Perry's family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulation; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a policy change.

The resolution directly names and honors the family of Schley Louis Perry, Jr., including his wife, children, and grandchildren. It also reflects on his ties to organizations such as the Georgia Farm Bureau, the Georgia Cotton Commission, and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.

While the resolution has no legal or regulatory effect, it provides an official Senate record recognizing a Georgia farmer's contributions to agriculture and rural communities, and gives his family a formal document from the state marking his life.

• The whereas clauses detail Perry's biography, his farming career at Pineywoods Farms, and his roles in agricultural organizations and community groups.
• The resolved clause has the Senate join in honoring his life and expressing regret at his passing.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to his family.

1. 2026-02-06Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-05Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)Primary sponsor
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)

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• Colquitt County
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