Georgia CommonsSR 1066: Clay IV, Alexander Stephens "Steve"; condolences
Última acción: 31 de marzo de 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life of Atlanta attorney Alexander Stephens "Steve" Clay IV, who died in November 2025, and offers condolences to his family and colleagues.
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En lenguaje claro
This is a memorial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It recounts the life of Steve Clay, a longtime Atlanta attorney who practiced for 48 years at the firm now known as Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, served in firm leadership, and built a national reputation in arbitration. It also credits him as the founding board chair of the Georgia Appleseed Center for Law & Justice, an organization focused on legal issues affecting children. The resolution formally states that the Senate honors his legacy and expresses condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to Clay's family and to the Georgia Appleseed Center for Law & Justice.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- Formally recognizes and honors the life and career of attorney Alexander Stephens "Steve" Clay IV, who died November 21, 2025.
- Expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences to Clay's family, friends, and colleagues.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to Clay's family and to the Georgia Appleseed Center for Law & Justice.
- Creates no new statutes, funding, or legal obligations, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law.
A quién afecta
The resolution directly names Steve Clay's family, including his wife Helen Harrison Straus Clay, as well as his former law firm colleagues and the Georgia Appleseed Center for Law & Justice, which will receive an official copy.
Por qué importa
The resolution carries no legal force or funding, but it gives Clay's family, friends, and the organizations he helped build an official public record of the Georgia Senate's recognition of his career and civic contributions.
Disposiciones clave
- The resolution's whereas clauses detail Clay's education, his 48-year legal career, and his leadership roles at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP.
- The resolved clause formally honors Clay's life and legacy and expresses condolences on behalf of the Senate.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies to Clay's family and the Georgia Appleseed Center for Law & Justice.
Del proyecto de ley
“Alexander Stephens "Steve" Clay IV was a distinguished attorney, civic leader, and devoted champion of public service whose integrity, professionalism, and commitment to justice strengthened the State of Georgia”
Cronología del estado
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senado)
- Senate Hopper (Senado)
Patrocinadores
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
Temas
- Georgia Senate resolution
- condolences
- legal profession
- Georgia Appleseed