SR747: SR747 Collins, Wayne; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Wayne Collins, who was sworn into the Morrow City Council on January 13, 2026, and honors his more than 22 years of service in the United States Army across postings in Georgia, Germany, South Korea, and Kuwait. The resolution lists his military awards and decorations and highlights his community involvement, including chairing Morrow's Planning and Zoning Board, commanding a Veterans of Foreign Wars post, and participating in neighborhood watch groups. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide Collins with a copy of the resolution as a keepsake.

• Formally recognizes and commends Wayne Collins for his military service and local community leadership.
• States facts about his swearing in to the Morrow City Council on January 13, 2026, as Council Seat-Post 1.
• Lists his 22-plus years of service in the United States Army and the units and locations where he served.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Wayne Collins.

This resolution directly names and honors Wayne Collins, a Morrow City Council member and Army veteran. It does not create obligations for the public, businesses, or other government agencies beyond the Secretary of the Senate's administrative task of distributing a copy.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect; it does not change Georgia law, spend state money in any ongoing way, or affect anyone besides the honoree. Its significance is symbolic, marking public recognition of an individual's military and civic service.

• The resolution recites Wayne Collins's swearing in to the Morrow City Council on January 13, 2026.
• It details his Army service history, including units stationed in Georgia, Germany, South Korea, and Kuwait over 22 years.
• It lists specific military awards, including the Meritorious Service Medal and the Airborne/Air Assault Badge.
• The resolving clause formally commends Collins for his public service to Georgia and the United States.
• A final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available to Collins.

1. 2026-02-11Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-10Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)Primary sponsor
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)

• veterans
• military service
• local government
• Morrow Georgia
• legislative recognition