Georgia CommonsSR 1077: Peterson, Samuel C.; condolences
Última acción: 2 de abril de 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life of Samuel C. Peterson, a Korean War veteran and longtime church and NAACP member, and offers condolences to his family.
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En lenguaje claro
This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia Senate honoring Samuel C. Peterson after his death. It recounts his birth in Miller's Ferry, Florida in 1932, his service in the United States Army during the Korean War, his marriage to his wife Emma, and his large family of children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. The resolution also describes his decades of service at St. Luke AME Church and more than 30 years with the NAACP, where he chaired Veteran Affairs. The Senate resolves to join in honoring his memory and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to his family. It does not change any Georgia law.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences on the death of Samuel C. Peterson.
- Recites his military service in the United States Army during the Korean War and his honorable discharge.
- Recounts his family life, church involvement at St. Luke AME Church, and over 30 years of service with the NAACP.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to his family.
A quién afecta
This resolution directly concerns the family of Samuel C. Peterson, who will receive a copy of it. It does not impose duties or create rights for the general public, state agencies, or any other Georgians.
Por qué importa
The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect and changes no Georgia law. Its practical significance is symbolic: it gives the Peterson family an official Senate document recognizing his military service, faith, and community work.
Disposiciones clave
- The whereas clauses recount Peterson's birth, family, Korean War service in the United States Army, church leadership roles, and NAACP involvement.
- The resolving clause has the Senate join in honoring his life and memory and express regret at his passing.
- A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available to his family.
Del proyecto de ley
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Samuel C. Peterson and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing”
Cronología del estado
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senado)
- Senate Hopper (Senado)
Patrocinadores
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
Temas
- condolence resolution
- Georgia Senate
- military veterans
- Korean War