SR837: SR837 Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Committee; urge to induct Dale Murphy into the National Baseball Hall of Fame; Dale Murphy Day; recognize February 26, 2026

This resolution honors former Atlanta Braves outfielder Dale Murphy, who played 14 of his 18 major league seasons with the team. It recounts his career highlights, including two National League Most Valuable Player awards, four Silver Slugger awards, five Gold Glove awards, seven All-Star selections, and career totals of a .265 batting average, 2,111 hits, 398 home runs, and 1,266 runs batted in. The resolution also praises Murphy's community involvement, charitable work, and reputation as a family man and role model to young fans. The Senate formally designates February 26, 2026 as Dale Murphy Day in Georgia and urges the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Committee to induct him into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

• Designates February 26, 2026 as Dale Murphy Day in the state of Georgia.
• Formally urges the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Committee to induct Dale Murphy into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press.
• Recites Murphy's career statistics and awards as the basis for the Senate's recognition.

This resolution primarily concerns Dale Murphy, the former Atlanta Braves player, and the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Committee, which the Senate is urging to act. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must distribute copies of the resolution.

The resolution carries no legal force or funding; it is a symbolic statement of the Georgia Senate's support for Dale Murphy's Hall of Fame candidacy and a formal day of recognition, meant to publicly honor his career and character.

• The whereas clauses detail Murphy's 18-year career, his 740 consecutive games played, his MVP, Silver Slugger, Gold Glove, and All-Star honors, and his career statistics.
• The resolution notes Murphy's charitable work and reputation as a role model off the field.
• The resolved clause designates February 26, 2026 as Dale Murphy Day and urges his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies for public and press distribution.

1. 2026-02-25Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-24Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)Primary sponsor
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)

• Dale Murphy
• Atlanta Braves
• Baseball Hall of Fame
• Georgia Senate resolution
• sports recognition