SR828: SR828 Eason, Darvin; condolences

This resolution is a memorial passed by the Georgia Senate to honor Darvin Eason, a longtime agribusiness leader from Screven, Georgia, who died on February 16, 2026. It recounts his life story: his birth in 1939, his marriage to his wife Nancy, his children and grandchildren, his faith at Lakeview Baptist Church, and his decades of work in Georgia agriculture. The resolution notes his leadership roles, including vice-president of Water for Life Haiti, Chairman of the Board and Director Emeritus of the Georgia Agribusiness Council, President of the Georgia Peanut Producer's Association, and Chairman of the Board for South Central Georgia Gin Co. It formally expresses the Senate's condolences and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to Eason's family. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's regret at the death of Darvin Eason and honors his life and memory.
• Recounts Eason's biography, family, faith, and decades of leadership roles in Georgia agriculture and international charitable work.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Eason's family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, as is typical for a memorial resolution.

This resolution directly affects the family of Darvin Eason, who will receive a copy of it, and reflects recognition by the Georgia Senate. It does not impose obligations on the public, businesses, or government agencies beyond the Secretary of the Senate's clerical task.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a formal, symbolic gesture. Its practical significance is limited to providing Eason's family with an official record of the Senate's recognition of his life and community contributions.

• The whereas clauses detail Eason's birth, family, faith, career, and honors, including awards from the Georgia Plant Food Educational Society and Progressive Farmer Magazine.
• The resolved clause has the Senate join in honoring Eason's life and expressing regret at his passing.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Eason's family.

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

• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)Primary sponsor
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)

• Georgia Senate resolution
• memorial tribute
• Georgia agriculture
• Darvin Eason