SR1077: SR1077 Peterson, Samuel C.; condolences

This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia Senate marking the death of Samuel C. Peterson, who was born in 1932 and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. It recounts his family life, his decades of service at St. Luke AME Church, and his more than 30 years with the NAACP, where he chaired Veteran Affairs. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the Senate joins in honoring his memory and expresses regret at his passing, and it directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to his family.

• Formally recognizes the life and death of Samuel C. Peterson on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
• States the Senate's regret at his passing and honors his memory.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to his family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a regulatory measure.

The resolution directly concerns the family of Samuel C. Peterson, including his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, who will receive a copy of it. It also reflects the Georgia Senate's own official record.

While it carries no legal effect, the resolution creates an official public record of Peterson's military service, community involvement, and family, and provides his family a formal token of recognition from the state legislature.

• The resolution recounts Peterson's birth, family, and Korean War service with the United States Army.
• It notes his roles at St. Luke AME Church and his 30-plus years with the NAACP as Chair of Veteran Affairs.
• The resolving clause states the Senate honors his life and expresses regret at his passing.
• A further 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)

• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)Primary sponsor
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)

• condolence resolution
• Georgia Senate
• military veterans
• Korean War