SR718: SR718 Mayhan, Sam R.; condolences

This is a commemorative resolution passed by the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anything in the Georgia Code. It recognizes Sam R. Mayhan, who died at age 93, and recounts his service in the United States Army and Navy from June 1959 to January 1971, where he reached the rank of Radioman First Class. It also praises his character, faith, and involvement in his church and community. The resolution formally expresses the Senate's regret at his passing and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for his family. It has no regulatory or budgetary effect on Georgia law.

• Formally honors the life and memory of Sam R. Mayhan on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
• States the Senate's regret at his passing and recognizes his military service and community involvement.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Mayhan's family.

This resolution primarily affects the family of Sam R. Mayhan, who will receive an official copy, and the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with preparing it. It does not impose obligations on the general public.

While the resolution carries no legal or regulatory weight, it provides an official, permanent record in Georgia's legislative history recognizing an individual's military service and community contributions, and gives his family a formal keepsake from the state Senate.

• The resolution's preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) recounts Mayhan's age at death, his military service dates and rank, and his community and church involvement.
• The resolved clause formally honors his life and memory and expresses the Senate's regret at his passing.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to his family.

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

• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)Primary sponsor
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)

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