SR796: SR796 Easter, Erica Christine; condolences
Last action February 18, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution offers condolences and honors the life of Erica Christine Easter, a Washington, D.C. public servant and mother, following her death.
In plain language
This is a memorial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate. It does not change any law; instead, it formally honors the life of Erica Christine Easter, describing her education at Howard University, her membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, her professional work in the Office of the Mayor of Washington, D.C., the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, and the National Charter Collaborative, and her role as a mother, daughter, sister, and family member. The resolution formally extends the Senate's sympathy and prayers to her family and friends and commits the body to honoring her memory. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her family.
What the bill does
- Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of Erica Christine Easter.
- Recites biographical details about her education, sorority membership, career, and family relationships as part of the official record.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her family.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the family, friends, and loved ones of Erica Christine Easter, including her son Jazelin Robinson, and the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with distributing a copy to her family.
Why it matters
While the resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect, it provides an official, public expression of sympathy from the Georgia Senate and creates a lasting record honoring Erica Christine Easter's life for her family and community.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Erica Christine Easter's education at Howard University and her membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- The whereas clauses detail her professional service in the Office of the Mayor of Washington, D.C., the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, and the National Charter Collaborative.
- The resolving clause extends the Senate's sympathy and prayers to her family, friends, and loved ones.
- A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to her family.
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
- David Lucas (D, SD-026)
- Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
Topics
- memorial resolution
- Georgia Senate
- condolences