SR728: SR728 Peterson, Mr. Erik L. Peterson and Mrs. Karen K.; celebrate

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It recognizes Mr. Erik L. Peterson and Mrs. Karen K. Peterson, who married in San Francisco in 1976, moved to Georgia in 1980, and reached their 50th wedding anniversary in 2026. The resolution describes their family, faith, and community involvement, and the Senate formally congratulates them and wishes them continued health and happiness. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for the couple to keep. The resolution does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute.

• Formally congratulates Mr. Erik L. Peterson and Mrs. Karen K. Peterson on their 50th wedding anniversary on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
• Recites biographical details about the couple, including their 1976 marriage in San Francisco and 1980 move to Georgia.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and make available a copy of the resolution for distribution to the couple.
• Does not alter any Georgia statute, create any program, or impose any requirement, penalty, or funding.

The resolution directly names and honors Mr. Erik L. Peterson and Mrs. Karen K. Peterson. It also references their children, children-in-law, and grandchildren, though it creates no legal obligations for them or anyone else.

This resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic: it gives the couple a formal, documented recognition from the state Senate marking a personal family milestone.

• The whereas clauses recount the couple's marriage date, relocation to Georgia, family, and faith-based commitments as the basis for the recognition.
• The resolving clause has the Senate congratulate the couple and extend wishes for continued health and happiness.
• A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the couple.

1. 2026-02-10Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-09Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)Primary sponsor
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)

• Georgia Senate resolution
• wedding anniversary
• ceremonial recognition