SR1091: SR1091 Wright Jr., Daniel Waldon; condolences

This resolution is a formal tribute passed by the Georgia Senate to recognize the life of Daniel Waldon Wright Jr., known as "Deacon Dan," who died on March 7, 2026. It recounts his career as an educator and his service as president of the Georgia Association of Educators, along with details about his family, including his wife, children, and grandchildren. The resolution states that the Senate expresses its regret at his passing and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to his family. It does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial expression of condolence and recognition.

• Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's regret over the death of Daniel Waldon Wright Jr. on March 7, 2026.
• Recognizes his career as an educator and his service as president of the Georgia Association of Educators.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to his family.

This resolution directly concerns the family of Daniel Waldon Wright Jr., including his wife, children, and grandchildren, as well as members of the Georgia Senate who adopt the tribute and the Georgia Association of Educators he once led.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect but serves as an official public记录 of the Georgia Senate's recognition of Wright's life and career, providing his family with a formal keepsake acknowledging his contributions to education in Georgia.

• The whereas clauses describe Wright's background as a Savannah native, educator, and president of the Georgia Association of Educators.
• The resolved clause states the Senate's regret at his passing and honors his life and memory.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to his family.

1. 2026-04-02Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-31Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Donzella James (D, SD-028)Primary sponsor
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)

• condolence resolution
• Georgia Senate
• education leadership
• Savannah