Georgia CommonsSR906: SR906 Gilligan, Patrick Dennis; condolences
Last action March 6, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life of Patrick Dennis Gilligan, a retired Air Force veteran and Georgia resident who died on January 28, 2026, and offers condolences to his family.
In plain language
This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia Senate marking the death of Patrick Dennis Gilligan. It recounts his life story: born in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1943, his more than 20 years of service in the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserves, his religious life at churches in Virginia and Georgia, and his family, including four children and three grandchildren. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally expresses the Senate's condolences and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to Gilligan's family. Resolutions like this are ceremonial and have no regulatory or funding effect.
What the bill does
- Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences on the death of Patrick Dennis Gilligan.
- Recounts Gilligan's military service of more than 20 years in the Air Force and Air Force Reserves.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Gilligan's family.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, serving only a ceremonial purpose.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the family of Patrick Dennis Gilligan, including his four children and three grandchildren, and honors his memory as a former Air Force service member. It has no effect on the general public or on Georgia law.
Why it matters
The resolution has no practical or legal effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic and personal, giving the Gilligan family an official record of the Senate's recognition of his military service, faith, and community life.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses detail Gilligan's birth, military career, church membership, and family, providing the factual basis for the resolution.
- The first resolving clause has the Senate join in honoring his life and expressing regret at his passing.
- The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available to his family.
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
- Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
Topics
- Senate resolution
- condolences
- veterans
- memorial