SR1010: SR1010 52nd Strong Family Reunion; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes any statute. It recognizes the Strong Family, whose ancestors Haywood and Lula Strong settled in the Alma Community near Covington in Newton County in the early 1900s and had 12 children. The resolution notes the family's tradition of gathering every two years to celebrate their heritage, and that their descendants now span eight generations including professionals, college graduates, military officers, and business owners. The Senate resolves to formally recognize the family's 52nd reunion, to be held in Conyers, Georgia, from July 16 through July 19, 2026, and wishes them many more reunions. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for the Strong Family.

• Formally recognizes the 52nd Strong Family Reunion taking place in Conyers, Georgia, from July 16 to July 19, 2026.
• Extends the Georgia Senate's best wishes to the Strong Family for future reunions.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the Strong Family.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it is a ceremonial statement by the Senate.

The resolution directly names the Strong Family, descendants of Haywood and Lula Strong of Newton County, Georgia, and the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with preparing a copy of the resolution for the family.

The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally; it serves as a public, on-the-record honor from the Georgia Senate to one family, commemorating their multi-generational history and their biennial reunion tradition.

• The whereas clauses describe the Strong Family's history, including Haywood and Lula Strong settling in Newton County's Alma Community in the early 1900s and having 12 children.
• The whereas clauses note the family's eight generations of descendants, including professionals, college graduates, military officers, and business owners.
• The resolving clause formally recognizes the 52nd Strong Family Reunion and wishes the family many more reunions.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the Strong Family.

1. 2026-03-25Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-23Senate Hopper (Senate)

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

• Senate resolution
• family reunion
• Newton County history
• ceremonial recognition