Georgia CommonsSR755: SR755 Coleman, Dr. Thomas L.; condolences
Last action February 11, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life of Dr. Thomas L. Coleman, a DeKalb County public servant and Air Force veteran who died on January 31, 2026, and directs a copy be sent to his family.
In plain language
This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia Senate honoring Dr. Thomas L. Coleman, who died on January 31, 2026. It recounts his life: born in Gay, Georgia in 1945, more than 25 years of service in the United States Air Force, and a public service career that included serving as Chief of Staff to former DeKalb County Chief Executive Officer Burrell Ellis, over 12 years at the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice, and leadership roles with the Governor's Office of Highway Safety and DeKalb County housing boards. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply expresses the Senate's condolences and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy for distribution to Dr. Coleman's family.
What the bill does
- Formally states that the Senate honors the life and memory of Dr. Thomas L. Coleman and expresses regret at his passing.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make an official copy of the resolution available to Dr. Coleman's family.
- Recites his biography and public service record but creates no new law, funding, or requirement.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Dr. Thomas L. Coleman's family, who will receive an official copy, and reflects recognition by the Georgia Senate; it has no regulatory effect on the general public.
Why it matters
This is a ceremonial resolution with no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. Its practical significance is limited to publicly recognizing Dr. Coleman's service and providing his family with an official memorial document from the state Senate.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses detail Dr. Coleman's birth, military service, and decades of public service roles in DeKalb County and Georgia state government.
- The resolved clause has the Senate officially honor his life and memory and express condolences.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy for his family.
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
Topics
- condolence resolution
- DeKalb County
- Georgia Senate
- public service recognition