SR1019: SR1019 Wilder, Jr., John Wesley; condolences

This resolution from the Georgia Senate recognizes John Wesley Wilder, Jr., who was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1941 and served two decades in the United States Army, including two tours in Vietnam, before retiring as a Sergeant First Class. It details his military honors, including the Purple Heart, and his later career as a Civil Service employee, along with his civic and church involvement in Georgia. The resolution does not change any law. It formally commends Wilder for his military, civic, and community contributions and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for him. It reflects the Senate's recognition of an individual rather than a policy action.

• Formally commends John Wesley Wilder, Jr. for his military, civic, and community service on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Wilder.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a bill.

The resolution directly names and honors John Wesley Wilder, Jr. and references his family, including his wife and children, and mentions organizations he belonged to, such as his church and veterans' and fraternal groups.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians; its significance is symbolic, formally recognizing one individual's military and community service in the official record of the Georgia Senate.

• The resolution's whereas clauses recount Wilder's birth, education, and 20 years of U.S. Army service, including combat service in Vietnam and receipt of the Purple Heart.
• The whereas clauses also describe his post-military Civil Service career, education, and involvement in civic, fraternal, and church organizations.
• The resolved clause has the Senate commend Wilder for his life of service and contributions.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Wilder for distribution.

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

• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)Primary sponsor
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)

• veterans
• military honors
• Georgia Senate resolution
• community recognition