SR726: SR726 Crook, Jr., Edward "Eddie"; condolences

This resolution is a formal tribute from the Georgia Senate marking the death of Edward "Eddie" Crook, Jr. It recounts his life story: winning an Olympic gold medal in middleweight boxing at the 1960 Rome Olympics, serving 30 years in the United States Army including two tours in Vietnam, earning the Silver Star, two Purple Hearts, and a Bronze Star, and later supporting boxing programs and Olympic preparations in Georgia. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the Senate joins in honoring his memory and expresses sincere regret at his passing. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for his family.

• Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences on the death of Edward "Eddie" Crook, Jr.
• Recites his biography, including his 1960 Olympic gold medal and 30 years of Army service.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to his family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change, as is typical for a memorial resolution.

This resolution directly affects the family of Edward "Eddie" Crook, Jr., who will receive a copy of it, and serves as a public statement from the Georgia Senate; it does not impose duties or changes on the general public.

While the resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect, it provides an official, permanent public record of the Georgia Senate's recognition of Crook's Olympic achievement and military service, and offers a formal show of sympathy to his family.

• The whereas clauses detail Crook's 1960 Olympic gold medal in middleweight boxing and his 30-year Army career, including Vietnam service and combat decorations.
• The resolved clause has the Senate formally join in honoring his memory and expressing regret at his passing.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available to his family.

1. 2026-02-09Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-06Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)Primary sponsor
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)

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