SR1088: SR1088 Burgess, Flossie Mae Grant Williams; honor

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Flossie Mae Grant Williams Burgess, born July 25, 1936, in Savannah, Georgia, who trained as a nurse technician in Philadelphia and spent 21 years working at St. Joseph's Hospital before retiring. The resolution also notes her 55 years as a member of Central Baptist Church in Savannah, her singing with several gospel choirs, and details about her family, including her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The Senate resolves to honor her for her service to her family and community and celebrate her 90th birthday. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to send her a copy of the resolution.

• Formally honors Flossie Mae Grant Williams Burgess by the Georgia Senate on the occasion of her 90th birthday.
• Recognizes her 21 years of work as a nurse technician professional at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah.
• Notes her 55 years of membership and ministry service at Central Baptist Church and her participation in several gospel choirs.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.

The resolution directly names and honors Flossie Mae Grant Williams Burgess and references her family, including her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, as well as Central Baptist Church in Savannah and St. Joseph's Hospital.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it does not change Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements on anyone. Its practical effect is a formal, symbolic recognition from the state Senate presented to the honoree and her family.

• The resolution opens with several WHEREAS clauses describing her birth, career, faith, family, and community reputation.
• The operative resolving clause states the Senate honors her for her service to family and community and celebrates her 90th birthday.
• A second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to her.

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

• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)Primary sponsor
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)

• Senate resolution
• Savannah
• community recognition
• gospel music