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SR911: SR911 Price, Zoey Nicole; condolences

Last action March 6, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted

A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life and memory of Zoey Nicole Price and offers condolences to her family after her death.

In plain language

This resolution is a memorial passed by the Georgia Senate to recognize the life of Zoey Nicole Price, a young woman described as bringing joy and warmth to her classroom, her cheerleading team, and her family. It does not change any Georgia law or create any program. The resolution states that the Senate joins in honoring her memory and expresses its sincere regret at her passing. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her family, a common practice for these kinds of memorial resolutions.

What the bill does

  • Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences and honors the memory of Zoey Nicole Price.
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her family.
  • Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or allocate any state funding.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names and honors Zoey Nicole Price and her family, who will receive a copy of it. It has no effect on any other Georgians, agencies, or businesses.

Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic and personal, offering official recognition and comfort to the family and community of Zoey Nicole Price.

Key provisions

  • The resolution's preamble (the 'WHEREAS' clauses) describes Zoey Nicole Price's character, her roles in her classroom and on her cheerleading team, and the grief felt by her community.
  • The first resolving clause has the Senate formally honor her memory and express its regret at her passing.
  • The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to her family.

Status timeline

  1. 2026-03-06Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
  2. 2026-03-04Senate Hopper (Senate)

Sponsors

  • RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)Primary sponsor
  • Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
  • Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
  • Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
  • Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
  • Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
  • Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
  • Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
  • Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)

Topics

  • memorial resolution
  • condolences
  • Georgia Senate

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