SR832: SR832 Stephens, George Walter; condolences

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia Senate. It recognizes George Walter Stephens, who served in the United States Army for 22 years, including combat service with the 2nd Armored Division during World War II in Sicily, Normandy, Northern France, the Ardennes, the Rhineland, and Central Europe. The resolution recounts his military honors, including the Good Conduct Medal, the American Defense Service Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal, as well as his marriage to his wife Anna and their six children. It resolves that the Senate joins in honoring his life and legacy, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to his family.

• Formally honors the life and military service of George Walter Stephens on the Senate floor.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Stephens's family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than legislation.

The resolution directly affects the family of George Walter Stephens, who will receive an official copy, and reflects an action taken by the members of the Georgia Senate rather than the public at large.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians; its practical outcome is a formal, documented tribute that the Stephens family will receive, marking his military service and passing in the official Senate record.

• The whereas clauses recount Stephens's 22-year Army career from 1940 to 1962, including his World War II service with the 2nd Armored Division.
• The whereas clauses list his military honors, including the Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal, and Army Commendation Medal.
• The first resolving clause states that the Senate joins in honoring his life and legacy.
• The final resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available to his family.

1. 2026-02-24Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-20Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)Primary sponsor

• military honors
• Senate resolution
• World War II veterans
• condolences